Italy welcomes the return of trafficked artifacts worth $65M from the US
by Italy is celebrating the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S. They were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums and collectors and recently …
Building collapse that killed 4 people in Spain was caused by negligence, authorities say
Spanish authorities say that a building housing a bar and restaurant that collapsed on Mallorca lacked the proper authorization. Four people were killed in the …
Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands’ incoming government
The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.The …
Mexican presidential candidate Sheinbaum, who promises to cut crime, faces huge hurdles from powerful cartels
Front-runner in Mexico’s presidential election, Claudia Sheinbaum, who greatly reduced Mexico City’s murder while mayor, faces challenges to repeating her success on a national scale.Front-runner …
UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce
A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.A …
Taiwan’s president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China’s ‘punishment’ drills
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as “punishment” for Lai’s …
Poland foreign minister says possibility of sending soldiers to Ukraine should not be ruled out
When asked whether he would send Polish troops to Ukraine, Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski said, “We should not exclude any option. Let Putin be …
US, European nations seek increased vaccine production to protect workers exposed to bird flu
The U.S. and Europe, prompted by the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus, are ramping up production of vaccines that could …
Ukraine to receive fighter jets soon, despite delays in crucial military aid
Ukraine’s defense minister said that the country will soon receive its first F-16 fighter jets, although around half of the needed foreign military aid is …
Poland signs $735M deal with US for supply of missiles, defense minister says
Poland has secured a $735 million deal with the U.S. for JASSM-ER missiles as part of its efforts to strengthen its armed forces since Russia’s …