Slovakia country profile
Provides an overview of Slovakia, including key dates and facts about this central European state.
2023-05-18 18:25
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
Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks
By Gleb Garanich KYIV Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes
2023-05-18 15:54
Visiting Ukraine, China's envoy urged all sides to create space for peace talks
BEIJING Beijing's special envoy noted there was no panacea to the war in Ukraine during a visit to
2023-05-18 13:49
Ukraine war: Russian missile attack on Kyiv ongoing, mayor says
Explosions are reported in Ukraine's capital, the ninth time Russia has attacked the city this month.
2023-05-18 11:17
Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling
Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.
2023-05-18 08:26
Regional Bank Stocks Bounce for Strongest Rally in Two Years
Shares of US regional banks rallied after Western Alliance Bancorp said deposits had grown by more than $2
2023-05-18 04:47
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here's everything you need to know
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been extended for two months.
2023-05-18 00:49
White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September despite lawmaker concerns money could run out by summer
The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer.
2023-05-17 21:18
'Losing our best': activists killed in war seen as blow to Ukraine's future
By Dan Peleschuk KYIV Investigative journalist Oleksandr Tsakhniv spent much of his professional life trying to uncover corruption
2023-05-17 14:19
China asks foreign missions displaying Ukraine flags to remove 'propaganda'
BEIJING China has notified several foreign missions in Beijing not to display "politicised propaganda" on their buildings, diplomats
2023-05-17 13:49
UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says
Britain and the Netherlands are working on an "international coalition" to help Ukraine procure F-16 fighter jets that Kyiv says are vital to its defense as Russia ramps up its its aerial strikes, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.
2023-05-17 10:53