Trump Says US Carried Out Major Strikes on ISIL in Syria
The United States has launched a major wave of military strikes on ISIL positions in Syria, President Donald Trump announced, days after a deadly attack killed two US soldiers and…
Putin Targets Zelenskyy, Rules Out Land Talks in Annual Q&A
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his tightly staged annual question-and-answer session in Moscow to accuse Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of refusing to negotiate over territory, underlining Moscow’s hardline stance as…
TikTok Owner Signs Agreement to Prevent US Ban
TikTok Chinese parent company ByteDance has signed binding agreements with a group of US and global investors to continue operating the platform in the United States, according to a message…
Zelenskiy Holds Talks With Poland’s Trump-Backed President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Poland’s MAGA-aligned President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw on Friday, as Kyiv works to strengthen ties with a key regional ally at a critical point in…
US to Host Gaza Ceasefire Talks With Qatar, Turkey and Egypt
The United States’ Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to hold talks in Miami, Florida, with senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey as diplomatic efforts continue to advance…
UE Leaders Approve €90 Billion Ukraine Funding Plan
European Union leaders agreed on Friday to borrow money to lend €90 billion ($105 billion) to Ukraine over the next two years, choosing this route instead of using frozen Russian…
Christmas in New York City Through a Rockette’s Eyes
For a century, The Rockettes have been synonymous with Christmas in New York City. As the iconic dance troupe celebrates its 100th anniversary, Rockette Brooklyn Bronson offers a behind-the-scenes look…
Bank of England Lowers Rates but Warns on Further Cuts
The Bank of England (BoE) lowered its key interest rate on Thursday following a closely split vote, while warning that future rate cuts could proceed more slowly amid persistent inflation…
EU Debates Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
European Union leaders are set to decide at a summit in Brussels on Thursday whether to use frozen Russian assets to provide billions of euros in financial support to Ukraine,…
U.S Defense Bill Passes With Provisions on Ukraine and Venezuela
The U.S. Senate voted decisively on Wednesday to advance a $901 billion defense policy bill, sending it to the White House, where President Donald Trump has indicated he will sign…