Vienna Conference Urges Regulation Of AI Weapons
The world should establish a set of rules to regulate AI weapons while they're still in their infancy, a global conference said on Tuesday, calling the issue an "Oppenheimer moment" of the time.
Ukraine Dismantles Soviet Monument To Friendship With Russia
Kyiv authorities on Tuesday began taking down a Soviet-era monument celebrating friendship with Russia -- more than two years into an invasion by Moscow which has cost tens of thousands of lives.
Record Gold Prices Boost Recycling: Industry
Record gold prices have sent recycling of the precious metal to the highest level in more than three years, as consumers cash in on jewellery, an industry body revealed Tuesday.
Hunter Biden Threatens Legal Action Against Fox News, Alleging Defamation And Exploitation
Hunter Biden has threatened legal action against Fox News, accusing the network of defamation and exploitation of his image.
House Speaker Johnson Stands Firm Amid Greene's Ouster Threats
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing potential backlash from hardline conservatives after pushing to pass a significant foreign aid package despite objections from some within his party.
Eurozone Economy Rebounds In First Quarter, Inflation Stable In April
The figures are unlikely to stop the European Central Bank (ECB) from cutting interest rates in June as expected, according to economists despite the growth figure.
US Opposes ICC Probe As Israel Fears Arrest Warrants
The United States said Monday it opposed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's conduct in Gaza, amid reports that Israeli officials fear the Hague-based tribunal could soon issue arrest warrants.
NATO Chief Says Ukraine Can Still Win War Despite Russian Advances
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said it was "not too late" for Ukraine to win the war, despite its outmanned and outgunned military struggling in the face of Russian advances while waiting for stalled weapons deliveries from allies.
German Ex-soldier Admits Spying For Russia As Trial Opens
A German former soldier on Monday admitted he had spied for Russia at the start of his trial, saying he wanted to avoid the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Togo Votes In Key Parliament Ballot After Divisive Reform
Togolese voted in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family's decades-long grip on power.
Xi, Macron To Discuss Ukraine During China Leader's Visit
The visit to France, which will be followed by trips to Serbia and Hungary, marks the Chinese leader's first European tour since the coronavirus pandemic.
Climate Change, Brexit Threaten To Wilt Dutch Tulips
Arjan Smit gazes out over his tulip fields, a riot of red and pink flowers he has cultivated all his adult life and part of a family business his grandfather started in 1940.
Ukraine Warns Front 'Worsened' As Russia Claims Fresh Gains
Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition.
Florida Rep. Bill Posey Announces Retirement, Joining Other Republicans
The announcement from Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) came shortly after the filing deadline for candidates looking to fill his seat in the district, located east of Orlando.
US Reaffirms Support For Israel As Gaza-Related Campus Protests Rage On
"My commitment to Israel, I want to make clear again, is ironclad," said Biden after signing the $95 billion national security supplemental into law.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Energy Sites In 'Massive' Overnight Attack
Russia launched a "massive" missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage targeting the country's energy supply, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday.
Olympic Chief Bach Backs World Doping Body Over Positive Chinese Tests
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.
US Announces $6 Bn In Security Aid For Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced $6 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Washington rushes to fill gaps left by months of limited American assistance.
France, Germany Sign Deal On 'Tank Of The Future'
France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology, billed as a game changer in modern warfare.
Russia Targets Ukraine Railways As Western Aid Due To Arrive
Ukraine warned Friday that Moscow was ramping up attacks on railways in a bid to disrupt military supplies ahead of a fresh Russian offensive while Kyiv waits for new US weapon deliveries.
'We Will Shed Blood': Armenians Vow To Fight Land Transfer To Azerbaijan
Angry at their government agreeing to cede territory to arch-foe Azerbaijan, dozens of Armenian protesters have blocked major highways and vowed to fight the transfer of land they say is rightfully theirs.
Xi Tells Blinken US, China Should Be 'Partners, Not Rivals
Blinken, in China for the second time in less than a year, met leading Chinese politicians in the capital Beijing, where US officials said he would directly raise crucial areas of difference including Russia, Taiwan and trade.
China Warns Blinken Against US Pressure In Top-level Talks
China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral", as the visiting secretary of state raised concerns on issues including support for Russia.
Russian Women Face Violence From Ukraine Veterans
Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he returned to Russia, wounded from fighting in Ukraine.
China Warns Blinken Over Deteriorating Ties In Talks
China on Friday urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address rising disagreements or risk a "downward spiral" between the two powers as talks opened in Beijing.
UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions On Iran After Israel Attack
The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions against Iran's drone and missile industries after its recent attack on Israel.
Putin Says Plans To Visit China In May
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, his first planned trip abroad since re-election as Moscow seeks deeper ties with Beijing.
Ukrainian Village Battles Mines Year After Russia Forced Out
Every metre that farmer Igor Kniazev ploughs in an east Ukrainian village holds the danger of mines, booby-traps and unexploded shells -- the remains of a nearly three-month Russian occupation that ended over a year ago.
In East Ukraine, Exhausted Troops Eagerly Await New US Weapons
Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers near the front line were eagerly awaiting the arrival of desperately needed US weapons Thursday, with some bitter at how much the long wait has cost them.
Macron Warns 'Mortal' Europe Needs Credible Defence
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian aggression, calling on the continent to adopt a "credible" defence strategy less dependent on the United States.