China’s Xi visits Hungary in bid to solidify European economic influence
by A visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping saw the authorization of numerous agreements aimed at solidifying Beijing’s regional economic foothold.A visit to Hungary …
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South Sudan mediation talks launched in Kenya with a hope of ending conflict
Kenya’s President William Ruto has hosted high-level mediation talks over South Sudan with several African presidents, as conflict has crippled South Sudan’s economy for years.Kenya’s …
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will stand alone’ if necessary after Biden threatens to withhold weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “fight tooth and nail” to defeat Hamas, with or without support from the U.S.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
Eurovision explained: A look at the music festival’s origins, top contenders, and this year’s controversy
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is tainted with controversy as many protesters demand that Israel be excluded due to the war in Gaza.This year’s Eurovision …
As Russia advances, Ukrainian relief group evacuates towns near the front lines
EastSOS, a relief group, helps evacuate Ukrainian civilians from areas on the front lines of Russia’s attack and take them to safer areas.EastSOS, a relief …
Leaders in creation of Arctic vault that protects millions of seeds win World Food Prize
Two men who led the charge in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which protects and preserves millions of seeds, will be honored as the …
Center-right coalition wins North Macedonia parliamentary election, but must seek governing coalition partner
A center-right coalition of 22 parties won North Macedonia’s parliamentary election, but they are still three seats short of majority, so they will need to …
Gazans report UNRWA staff stealing, selling aid: watchdog
UNRWA workers complain about “rampant theft” and corruption, as some employees allegedly are stealing and selling off aid, a watchdog group says.UNRWA workers complain about …
India says Canada has shown no evidence of its alleged involvement in murder of Sikh separatist leader
Three men were arrested for the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India says Canada has not shown evidence of its involvement …
Iran sentences award-winning director to prison ahead of Cannes
Iranian authorities sentence director Mohammad Rasoulof, best known for “There Is No Evil,” to prison and lashings prior to traveling to the Cannes film festival.Iranian …