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May 10, 2024

Switzerland reckons with historic neutrality as it prepares to host Ukraine peace summit

Citizens and politicians of Switzerland debate what form the country's historic neutrality should take as it pertains to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

May 10, 2024

Israeli envoy slams disclosure of US hold on arms for Israel, calling move 'the wrong message'

Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog has voiced strong discontent over the U.S. decision to publicly announce that it will withhold certain weapons from Israel.

May 10, 2024

US committee probes Georgia university's alleged ties to Chinese military-linked research

A U.S. committee has launched an inquiry into the Georgia Institute of Technology's collaboration with a Chinese institution accused of ties to the People's Liberation Army.

May 9, 2024

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.

May 9, 2024

US official raises alarm over forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China

A U.S. official overseeing North Korea affairs has voiced concerns about China's forced repatriation of North Koreans, according to the U.S. State Department.

May 9, 2024

'Dead Poets Society' director to receive Venice Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement

Australian director Peter Weir, best known for films like "Dead Poets Society" and "The Truman Show" is set to receive recognition for his career at the Venice Film Festival.

May 9, 2024

Putin defends Russia's planned tactical nuclear weapons drill, calling exercise 'nothing unusual'

The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

May 8, 2024

Millions of workers in China struggle to retire due to economic insecurity

China's aging rural migrant population faces challenges as they approach retirement age. Many migrants must return to their villages with minimal financial support.

May 8, 2024

Ukraine tycoon jailed after being named suspect in decades-old murder attempt, police say

Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky is suspected of orchestrating a murder attempt on a lawyer over a corporate dispute 20 years ago, authorities have confirmed.

May 7, 2024

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.