The United States on Thursday issued sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the country's military and Castro family members.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new council to combat antisemitism draws backlash over members critics say are hostile to Israel and Jewish concerns.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting Thursday with heads of foreign media news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.

After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in ​the role it was designed for: confronting Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage with him directly to end the war.

Romania's president has nominated European Parliament member Eugen Tomac as prime minister to end a political crisis. The previous coalition collapsed last month. President Dan announced

Four New Zealand lawmakers have been banned from visiting China for a year after a trip to Taiwan, a first for the country. The MPs were surprised.