U.N. Council Ousts Iran from U.N. Commission Backing Women
The U.N. Economic and Social Council voted Wednesday to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.’s premiere global body…
Democratic Lawmakers Visit Havana, Meet with Cuban President
A delegation of at least three U.S. lawmakers visited Havana and met with Cuba’s government this week, American…
U.S. Sending More Troops to Estonia in Move to Fortify NATO Defenses
The United States will deploy additional infantry troops to the Baltic country of Estonia “in the coming weeks”…
Putin Says Ukraine Fight is Taking Longer Than Expected
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that his “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected…
Taliban Carry Out 1st Public Execution Since Afghan Takeover
The Taliban authorities on Wednesday executed an Afghan convicted of killing another man, the first public execution since…
U.S. Court Dismisses Suit Against Saudi Prince in Killing
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the…
Russia Rejects Pullout from Ukraine as Condition for Talks
Russia said Friday that Western demands it should pull out completely from Ukraine as part of any future…
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2 Killed, 7 Wounded in Rare Syria Anti-Government Protest
Protests in Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province turned violent on Sunday leading to the deaths of a protester and…
ISIS Says Leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi Killed in Battle
The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, was killed in battle recently, the group’s…
U.S. OKs $1B Arms Sale to Qatar During Key World Cup Match
The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a $1 billion arms sale to Qatar in a transaction unveiled during…