Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings
The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cambodia: PM's son Hun Manet appointed next ruler in royal formality
The Western-educated Hun Manet is appointed in a formality long signposted by his father Hun Sen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Senate confirms slate of State Department nominees as Tuberville's military hold remains
The Senate confirmed a slate of high-profile State Department nominees late Thursday night, including ambassadors to Italy, Jordan, Georgia, the United Arab Emirates, Niger, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote
Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.
1970-01-01 08:00
From Ukraine to Aspen, nervousness over a critical moment for the war
At the Aspen Security Forum, the war in Ukraine is upper-most in the minds of policymakers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide
This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria
Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.
1970-01-01 08:00
Could Russia really play nuclear roulette in Ukraine?
Steve Rosenberg looks at how discussion of the use of nuclear weapons has crept into Russian media.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie
Weeks into Ukraine's counter-offensive, its leader stresses that the campaign is not a Hollywood movie.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand: Economy slips into recession after interest rate hikes
The country's central bank has aggressively raised interest rates since October 2021.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?
The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?
1970-01-01 08:00