"A problem in the political culture": Serbians call for more than disarmament to end violence after mass shootings
Two weeks after mass shootings shook their country, Serbians have surrendered more than 15,000 weapons, more than 2,500 explosive devices, and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, as part of a month-long amnesty announced by the government.
2023-05-19 22:17
Ukraine's Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan's G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelensky will travel in person to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to officials familiar with the planning, a stark display of confidence and Western solidarity as Ukraine's wartime leader tries to keep crucial support from allied nations flowing.
2023-05-19 21:55
Erdogan hails 'special relationship' with Putin ahead of crucial Turkey runoff vote
Turkey has a "special" and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an exclusive interview ahead of next week's presidential election runoff.
2023-05-19 18:20
Iran executes three men over recent protests
Iran has executed three more men over recent protests that have rocked the country, judiciary news outlet Mizan News said on Friday.
2023-05-19 16:58
'No one feels safe': The Taliban promised to provide security to Afghans. New data shows threat from ISIS is growing
Amid warnings from the United States that Afghanistan is becoming a staging ground for attacks on the West, new open-source data reveals the growing threat ISIS poses to civilians inside the country.
2023-05-19 15:47
Myanmar junta travel restrictions are holding up vital aid to cyclone-hit communities
Myanmar's military junta is holding up humanitarian access to some cyclone-hit communities in western Rakhine state after Cyclone Mocha devastated the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the poorest parts of the country.
2023-05-19 08:59
Man arrested after ramming car through Vatican gates
A man was arrested after driving through a Vatican gateway on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Vatican Press Room, as reported by Vatican News.
2023-05-19 07:50
Chinese commerce minister to meet US counterpart in Washington next week
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet both US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai next week, the Chinese Embassy said Thursday, as the United States and China try to recalibrate strained relations.
2023-05-19 07:15
Contentious Flag March attracts thousands of Israelis to Jerusalem's Old City
Thousands of Israelis waving Star of David flags streamed into the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday, as part of a contentious march taking place at a time of high tensions in the region.
2023-05-19 01:28
Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out
Spain's equality ministry says it will launch an app designed to monitor the sharing of chores between members of a household, as part of a drive to improve gender equality.
2023-05-18 19:24
Ukraine's counteroffensive is shrouded in confusion. That may be the plan
The columns of dozens of US-supplied M-ATVs kept coming, preceded by a police car, lights blaring, and tailed by dozens of muddy, civilian saloons. Where the armored vehicles were ultimately destined for was unclear. But they were still beige - the paintjob they would have had for use in Iraq and Afghanistan -- suggesting they were at least a spray can or mud-shower away from being ready for use on the front line.
2023-05-18 18:19
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week as Beijing attempts to expand its reach into a region that has long been regarded as Russia's sphere of influence.
2023-05-18 16:18