NATO aims to make progress on Finland, Sweden’s membership bids
Brussels (The Times Groupe)- NATO's chief on Monday said he hoped to "make progress" on Finland and Sweden's membership bids.
G7 promises Ukraine military, financial support
Schloss Elmau (The Times Groupe)- As part of their commitment to Ukraine, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Monday pledged to continue their assistance in financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic capacities for as long as necessary.
The central banks worldwide struggle to tame high inflation
New York (The Times Groupe)- In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, an increase in energy and food prices, and other issues, central banks are looking for ways to escape the high inflation swamp.
Russia claims hitting three military training centers in Ukraine
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Sunday that its armed troops struck three Ukrainian military facilities with sophisticated weapons.
Tehran suggests Qatar most likely venue for Iran-US nuclear deal talks
Tehran (The Times Groupe)- Iran and the US will likely hold talks in Qatar, mediated by the European Union, to close the remaining gaps in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal framework, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Turkey re-considers death penalty
Istanbul (The Times Groupe)- Following President Tayyip Erdogan's mention of the death penalty in connection with this week's wildfires, Turkey will reconsider a 2004 decision to abolish capital punishment.
Turkey’s Erdogan slams West over refugee policy
Ankara (The Times Groupe)- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed concern that underdeveloped countries shelter more than twice as many refugees as developed countries, blaming them for having used the global refugee crisis for advertising purposes.
Uk’s Boris Johnson seeks to stay in power until the mid-2030s
Kigali (The Times Groupe)- Boris Johnson declared on Saturday he intends to remain in power until the middle of the next decade, despite calls for him to quit, making him the longest-serving leader in the country's history.
G7 summit kicks off under shadow of Ukraine war, stagflation risk
Schloss Elmau (The Times Groupe)- The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will welcome leaders from the Group of Seven rich democracies to the Bavarian Alps on Sunday for a three-day summit overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences.
Georgians protest government for not being granted EU candidacy status
Tbilisi (The Times Groupe)- Protesters in Georgia demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili after the European Union denied Georgia "candidate" status.
Russia to arm Belarus with nuclear-capable missile systems
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Kremlin plans to give Belarus the Iskander missile system, which is capable of firing missiles with nuclear warheads.
Monkeypox spreading in Latin America
Bogota (The Times Groupe)- Colombian health officials confirmed three Monkeypox cases in adults traveling from Europe on Friday.
Kaliningrad at center of new crisis between Russia and West
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Kaliningrad, an exclave of Russia located in the Baltic Sea and separated from the country by Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, has caused a new regional crisis.
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling
Washington (The Times Groupe)- The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, ending the constitutional right to abortion.