(Reuters) – A senior Russian diplomat, in an interview published on Thursday, urged the United States to pay attention to discussions under way on possibly altering Moscow’s nuclear doctrine to suit changed conditions in international relations. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, interviewed by the Izvestia media outlet, also said Moscow did not rule out downgrading […]
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it would be “’hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements that appear to point to Beijing’s strongly pro-Moscow stance. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that “China’s hopes appear to be hard to meet at the meeting. “There is still a clear […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.) claimed that the U.S.-Israel relationship is “ironclad” amid tensions over Gaza, but suggested that “communication” between the two countries regarding Rafah should be done “behind closed doors.” Wasserman-Schultz reaffirmed that Biden has “stood steadfastly” behind Israel following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on the south of the country that […]
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez have had further discussions on the recognition of the State of Palestine. Mr Harris and Mr Sanchez spoke by telephone on Monday morning following discussions in Dublin and Brussels last month. He said it was their third conversation in recent weeks, and that they are eager […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after a user on the social platform X who uses a pseudonym claimed that a government website had revealed “skyrocketing” rates of voters registering without a photo ID in three states this year — two of them crucial to the […]
The German ambassador to Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in the wake of a scandal involving a private conversation between German Armed Forces leaders being leaked; the conversation in question regarded the possibility of supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Source: TASS, a pro-Kremlin Russian news agency; European Pravda Details: TASS reported that […]
U-46 planetarium holding three solar eclipse discussions School District U-46 educators will be holding programs on the upcoming solar eclipse and how to view it safely on Thursday, March 7; Tuesday, March 12; and Thursday, March 21, at the U-46 planetarium, 312 Watch St., Elgin. Sessions are scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 […]
Stormont officials have been instructed to restart discussions over an all-Ireland bid to host the opening stages of the Tour de France, Conor Murphy has said. The North’s Economy Minister said previous talks on a joint bid to host the Grand Départ of the world’s most famous cycle race in Northern Ireland and the Republic […]
An arrest warrant for the parents of OnlyFans model and accused murderer Courtney Clenney lays out how she, her attorneys and her parents discussed trying to gain alleged illegal entry to her dead boyfriend’s computer, in a group text chat long after his death. The nine-page arrest document says that in February 2023, with investigators […]
On 26 January, Ukrainian officials held a new round of talks with France regarding security guarantees in line with the Group of Seven (G7) Framework Declaration adopted at the NATO summit in July 2023, and work has begun on drafting the bilateral agreement. Source: European Pravda, with reference to the Office of the President of […]
(Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues could be forgiven if they’re feeling a bit like parents on an extended road trip with their children. Most Read from Bloomberg Investors eager for interest-rate cuts keep asking policymakers, “Are we there yet?” The repeated reply so far: “Soon, but not quite yet.” The […]
Israeli representatives participated in discussions on Ukraine’s peace formula for the first time, Israel’s ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, said on Jan. 16. Ukraine’s peace formula includes the restoration of the country’s territorial integrity, a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, and holding those responsible for war crimes accountable. The 10-point peace plan has […]