POLITICS

Ukraine war has dragged on admits Putin ally Lukashenko

A key ally of Russia, authoritarian Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, has defended the war in Ukraine while indicating it has not gone to plan.

Karine Jean-Pierre: White House names first black press secretary

President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his new top spokesperson - the first time a black, or openly gay, person has held the role.

Ms…

Israel tightens grip on West Bank with planned restrictions

JERUSALEM -- If, during your travels in the Holy Land, you decide to take the next step with your Palestinian sweetheart, you should notify the Israeli…

Morrison defends management of Australias ties to Solomons

CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday he was following security officials’ advice in managing…

UN chief welcomes evacuation of civilians from Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the safe evacuation of civilians from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol of Ukraine.

"I am pleased…

Let People Decide: Imran Khan Demands Early Pak Elections After Ouster

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that general elections must be held in the country under the supervision…

Macron urges Putin to allow Mariupol steel plant evacuations

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a phone call with Vladimir Putin, has stressed the extreme gravity of the consequences of Russia’s war in…

Focused on diplomacy not secondary sanctions: Blinken on purchase of cheap Russian oil

He fears sanctions could also have the opposite of the desired effect, and end up being profitable for Putin

The U.S. is focused on voluntarily…