Putin flies into North Korea with promise to back it against the US
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SEOUL/MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday for his first visit in 24 years, vowing to deepen...
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Explainer-What is China's panda diplomacy and how does it work?
BEIJING - During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations...
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Russian attack on Ukraine's Poltava region injures 22, causes power cuts
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's east-central Poltava region on Monday injured 22 people, including three children, and damaged...
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Ukraine summit sees hard road to peace as way forward uncertain
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - Western powers and their allies at a summit in Switzerland denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday,...
- Jun 17
- 4 min
Factbox-Who are the Americans being detained in Russia?
LONDON - Russia is holding at least a dozen American citizens in jail, including journalists and active duty soldiers. Below are...
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold talks on trade, rights
CANBERRA -Australia and China will take steps to improve military communication to avoid incidents, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - World leaders gathered at a Swiss mountain resort on Saturday to try to build support for Ukraine's peace...
- Jun 15
- 1 min
Sweden and Iran carry out prisoner swap, officials say
STOCKHOLM - Sweden has freed convicted former Iranian official Hamid Noury, Iran's top human rights official Kazem Gharib Abadi said on...
- Jun 15
- 2 min
China's Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties 'back on track'
SYDNEY - Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday, saying relations were "back on track" as he started the first visit...
- Jun 15
- 2 min
US VP announces $1.5 billion for aid for Ukraine at peace summit in Switzerland
LUCERNE, Switzerland - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced more than $1.5 billion in aid in part for Ukraine's energy sector and...
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Ukraine dismisses Putin's ceasefire conditions as 'absurd'
KYIV - Ukraine dismissed ceasefire conditions announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday as "absurd", saying he was...
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Ukraine's older recruits await help from younger fighters
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine - Huddling in the dark with his automatic rifle, 50-year-old Ukrainian soldier "Bell" said he wished more of his...
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