President Volodymyr Zelensky’s move last week to neuter two anticorruption agencies drew the country’s first street protests since Russia’s invasion.
Month: July 2025
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India a Big Blow With Tariff Threats
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting […]
Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated
Global outrage at the Netanyahu government’s actions has grown since the war began, and the suffering of children in the enclave has accelerated the disdain.
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7
The assault came soon after President Trump threatened new sanctions against Moscow if the bloodshed didn’t let up.
Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote
The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.
U.S. Hits Brazil With 50% Tariffs and Sanctions in Sharp Escalation
The White House escalated a feud with Brazil on Wednesday with a 50 percent tariff and sanctions on a justice overseeing investigations into former President […]
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Russia’s Far East But Causes Little Damage
A 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook the remote, sparsely populated Kamchatka region and set off tsunami waves. No serious injuries were reported, officials said.
Live Updates: Tsunami Waves Reach California as Hawaii Eases Advisory
Officials in Hawaii said the risk of a major tsunami had passed. The first waves began hitting the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8-magnitude quake […]
Brazil’s President Lula Voices Frustration With Trump Amid Tariff Battle
Faced with threats of 50 percent tariffs and demands to end a criminal case, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he wouldn’t take orders […]
Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover
The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over […]