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What Iceland’s snub means for the EU’s place in the world
Icelandic voters have rejected a plan to restart membership talks with the European Union. Despite early leads for the yes vote an
topicHong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion
Jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities under Hong Kong's National Securit
topicAllies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit
European allies are shunning the Russian finance minister after Donald Trump invited the sanctioned official to a G20 summit hoste
topicUS ambassador urges NATO vigilance: ‘You can’t predict what Vladimir Putin’s going to do’
The United States is urging NATO allies to prepare for potential Russian attacks, citing the unpredictable nature of Vladimir Puti
topicTyphoon Saudel makes landfalls on China's eastern coast, disrupts travel
Typhoon Saudel has trapped over 2,500 students and teachers in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, requiring drone-delivered emergency
topicIt’s always Shark Week in Putin’s world. That doesn’t bode well for Trump’s Ukraine peace hopes
Vladimir Putin asserts Russia holds the upper hand in Ukraine and refuses to negotiate with those he labels terrorists. He claims
topicJerusalem schools strike after Israel enforces curriculum and bans teachers
Schools in East Jerusalem are striking and suspending classes after Israel enforced its own curriculum on 45,000 Palestinian stude
topicUkraine Destroys Russian MiG-29 and Ka-27, Strikes Military Sites in Donetsk and Bryansk
Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Ka-27 helicopter in recent attacks. Ukrainian drones also
Smirking Putin says it's a 'military secret' whether Russia will launch attacks on British soil
Vladimir Putin has refused to confirm or deny whether Russia will launch attacks on British soil, calling the possibility a "milit
topicChina deepens its footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo after a decade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Cairo for his first visit to Egypt in ten years to meet with President Sisi. The trip is
topicWhy I’d Bet China Won’t Invade Taiwan Any Time Soon
China is intensifying military pressure on Taiwan through record ship deployments and targeted training. The People's Liberation A
topicRwanda genocide: Dutch court sentences man to life in prison
A Netherlands court sentenced Eugene N, a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man, to life in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide in Rw
topicClashes in Spain's Ceuta month after mass migrant influx, residents try to block Red Cross aid
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected claims that the Spanish government ignored warnings before the mass migrant crossing int
topicTurkey, Which Sided With Pakistan During Operation Sindoor, Wants To Join SCO. What Does It Mean For India?
President Erdogan has announced that Turkey is considering full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security bl
topicWhat Have We Accomplished In Iran? (NYSEARCA:SPY)
The United States is employing a combination of new military strikes and economic pressure to squeeze Iran. This conflict has ente
topicEgyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid
Police are hunting two men who stole a 673-diamond necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli from the Museum of Applied Arts in
topicSecret Service spokesman is put on leave amid investigation
Three US Secret Service officials, including a spokesperson, remain on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into
topicTrump faces huge backlash for inviting Russia to G20 talks after three years of exile
President Trump has drawn significant criticism from European allies for inviting the sanctioned Russian finance minister to a U.S
topicVladimir Putin, 73, Commits Humiliating Blunder During Stunt With Sailors
Vladimir Putin, 73, experienced a public malfunction during a Wednesday visit to sailors aboard a fishing vessel. Video footage sh
topicAll 16 of Russia's latest satellites for its Starlink rival failed to reach their intended orbit
Russia's Rossvest satellite network has suffered a total failure of its latest launch, with none of the 16 satellites reaching the
topicWho is Estonia's new President Ülle Madise and what does she think of life?
The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, elected Ülle Madise as the country's next president. Madise previously served as a constituti
topicTrump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is not using a new round of military strikes to force Iran back to the bargaining table. This
topicAustralia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations
Australia and the United States have committed $580 million to support Pacific Island nations, focusing on security, trade, and tr
topicIAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports progress in its Syria investigation, confirming the country built a nuclear