83% of USAID programs to be scrapped: Rubio

An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DS, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the United States was cancelling 83% of programs at USAID, as the Trump administration guts spending not… ​An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the … Read more

Zelenskiy lands in Saudi Arabia as US voices high hopes for Ukraine talks

Deputy Governor of the Holy City of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2025. — ReutersUkraine’s Zelenskiy to meet Saudi crown prince.US envoy eyes framework for peace and… ​Deputy Governor of the Holy City of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal … Read more

Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2024. — Reuters Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to meet Saudi crown prince.Crunch Ukraine-US talks to follow on Tuesday.US envoy eyes framework for peace and initial… ​Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Jeddah, … Read more

Iran, Russia, China to hold joint military exercises

A warship and a helicopter attend a joint naval exercise of the Iranian, Chinese and Russian navies in the northern Indian Ocean on January 20, 2022. — Reuters Chinese, Russian warships, combat vessels to participate in drills.Exercises to expand multilateral ties between… ​A warship and a helicopter attend a joint naval exercise of the Iranian, … Read more

US ‘just about’ ended pause on Ukraine intel sharing: President Trump

US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US on February 28, 2025. — Reuters Trump expects good results from upcoming talks with Ukraine.US officials to meet Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia… ​US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House … Read more

Mark Carney elected leader of Canada’s ruling party, set to become next PM

Liberal Party’s Mark Carney. — Reuters/FileCarney to take over from outgoing PM Justin Trudeau.Trump has spoken about annexing Canada. Canada to hold elections by October. Canada’s Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country’s next prime… ​Liberal Party’s Mark Carney. — Reuters/FileCarney to take over from outgoing PM Justin Trudeau.Trump has spoken about annexing … Read more

Canada Liberals to announce Trudeau’s successor in midst of US trade war

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a press conference while responding to US President Donald Trump’s orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025. — Reuters OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberal Party will… ​Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a press conference while responding to US … Read more