A media bill passed this week by Georgia's parliament is “unacceptable” and will be vetoed, President Salome Zourabichvili said Thursday.
China, Russia Reaffirm Ties During Putin Visit
Russia President Vladimir Putin and China leader Xi Jinping on Thursday reaffirmed a “no-limits” partnership, and criticized U.S. military alliances in Asia and the Pacific region.
US Military Completes Gaza Pier Intended for Humanitarian Aid Deliveries
The U.S. military has finished installing a floating pier designed for delivering humanitarian aid into Gaza, which has seen over seven months of intense fighting during the Israel-Hamas war.
China and Russia Leaders Meet, Reaffirm Partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met Thursday, reaffirming a “no-limits” partnership as both countries face deepening tensions with the West.
UN Court Holding Hearings on Israel’s Actions in Gaza
South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures, alleging that Israel’s military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide.
Shooting Suspect Charged as Slovakia’s PM Remains in Hospital
Authorities cite a 'clear political motivation' behind Wednesday's shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico. He remains in a hospital in serious condition.
‘Portal’ Linking New York, Dublin Paused After Lewd Antics
A video screen that allows people in New York and Dublin to peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic has been a source of delight, but also a magnet for boorish behavior.
US Cites ‘Misuse’ of AI By China, Beijing Criticizes Washington’s Restrictions
U.S. officials raised concern about China’s “misuse of AI,” and Beijing’s representatives rebuked Washington over “restrictions and pressure” on artificial intelligence.
Russia’s Putin Arrives in China For State Visit
Russia President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing for a two-day state visit to China, in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies.
Paris Garbage Collectors End Threat of Strike, Won’t Affect Olympics
Paris garbage collectors have lifted the strike notice that threatened to leave the France capital facing piles of rubbish during the Olympic Games.
Exoplanet is Fluffy as Cotton Candy, Researchers Say
Astronomers have identified a planet that’s larger than Jupiter, but as fluffy as cotton candy.
Manhunt in France for Prison-Break Gang That Shot Officers
A massive manhunt was underway Wednesday in France for armed assailants who ambushed a prison convoy, killing two prison officers.
Palestinians Mark 76 Years of Dispossession, as Catastrophe Looms in Gaza
Palestinians are marking 76 years of dispossession, commemorating mass expulsion from what is Israel.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Injured Amid Shooting; Flown to Hospital
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded after four shots were fired Wednesday while he was meeting with supporters in the town of Handlova. He was flown to a hospital.
US Plans to Send $1B More in Military Aid to Israel, Sources Say
The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would send more than $1 billion in additional arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday.
