Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said reaching a peace agreement with the United States over the war in Ukraine remains difficult, as Moscow stands firm on its demands and vows never to return to economic dependence on the West.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone, discussing the situations in Syria, Gaza, and efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire, according to diplomatic sources.
NORAD has monitored a Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, confirming it remained in international airspace and posed no threat.
The European Union is drafting its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, to be discussed at a foreign ministers' meeting in May, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Europe experienced its most extensive flooding since 2013 last year, with 30% of the continent’s river network impacted by severe floods, according to a joint report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization.
New Zealand’s foreign minister has reaffirmed the country’s vital partnership with the United States, citing shared Pacific interests and evolving regional security concerns.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County on Monday, shaking homes and disrupting daily life across the region. Originating near Julian, the tremor was felt in San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, with residents noting its intensity and duration.
A sandstorm in Najaf, Iraq, has drastically reduced visibility and disrupted daily life, causing major traffic problems and challenging both residents and authorities.
Talks between Washington and Tehran may be happening, but President Donald Trump says time is running out.
Harbin authorities accused the National Security Agency of launching cyberattacks on key sectors during February’s games, naming three agents and two U.S. universities in an official investigation.
The Trump administration is cutting off more than $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University, escalating its pressure campaign against elite academic institutions over campus activism and protest.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Buenos Aires on Monday to express full support for President Javier Milei’s sweeping economic reforms, calling them a turning point in Argentina’s comeback from financial collapse.
Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy late Monday, just a day after a missile attack killed 35 people and injured over 100, Ukrainian officials said.
Türkiye has launched one of the most ambitious restoration projects in decades at the Hagia Sophia, aiming to reinforce its iconic dome against structural risks in a region prone to earthquakes.
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are moving to reshape the Ukraine debate in Washington.
The United States has no plans to bring back a man it deported to El Salvador, despite a court order and pressure from advocates, U.S. President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Monday during a meeting at the White House.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hanoi on Monday to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam, as both nations signed numerous cooperation agreements amid rising tensions with the United States over tariffs.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to pay off Syria’s $15 million debt to the World Bank, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa was declared the official winner of the presidential election on Monday, with his opponent, leftist Luisa Gonzalez, demanding a recount despite a gap of over one million votes.
