Category: Politics

WHO stops short of declaring monkeypox a global emergency

The World Health Organization called for “coordinated action” to stop the further spread of the monkeypox virus but has not sounded the highest alert of…

All that glitters won’t be sold: G7 bans Russian gold

Borrell, in Tehran, says Iran nuclear talks will resume soon

Talks aimed at reviving the nearly-defunct Iran nuclear deal will resume in coming days, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday at the close…

Norway shooting investigated as terror attack: Report

A gunfire attack at a nightclub in Oslo is being investigated by Norwegian authorities as terrorism, Norway’s leading newspaper, Aftenposten, reported. At least 21 people…

Rwanda refugee hostel prepares to receive children

KIGALI, Rwanda — A hostel in Rwanda earmarked for asylum seekers trying to reach the U.K. is preparing facilities for children, despite the policy being…

Zelenskyy wants to replace Ukraine’s top spy after security failures

KYIV — You think you know someone, and then Russia invades your country and your childhood friend turned top intelligence official flubs it and some…

EU leaders grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status

EU leaders have granted Ukraine and Moldova candidate status, marking a key point on the countries’ journeys to possible EU membership. The decision came on…

EU to send Afghanistan €1 million in aid after earthquake

The European Union is allocating €1 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, in response to a deadly earthquake that hit the country on Wednesday. The…