The European Union on Friday pledged 50 million euros ($54 million) to the UNRWA agency after it agreed to a staff screening audit. EU-appointed experts are set to screen how the agency identifies extremists trying to join its ranks. The UNRWA, the
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, who forged closer ties with the United States through a sweeping free trade agreement and whose Progressive Conservative party suffered a devastating defeat just after he left office, died Thursday. He was 84. The country’s 18th
A fisherman recently reeled in a bright-colored catch to tie a record that was first set in Georgia 10 years ago. Emerson Mulhall, 20, a resident of Cumming, was out on Lake Burton on Feb. 18, when he caught hold of something unlike
Greece has voiced its intention to assist Armenia in shifting alliances towards the West. Armenia, having strong ties with Russia, has faced challenges including a recent border conflict with Azerbaijan. The country participated in joint military exercises with the U.S. and committed
The head of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, warned against creating divisions between the U.S. and Europe on Thursday. European leaders are facing challenges in Ukraine and delays in U.S. support due to infighting in Congress. They say there is a need for increased
Sir Keir Starmer was forced to sever ties with Labour’s candidate in the Rochdale by-election and admit defeat in after fresh accusations against his candidate. The Labour leader had faced accusations he was protecting a “racist crank” after his party rallied round
The leaders of Japan and Italy said Monday they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain, as Tokyo welcomed the European nation’s shift toward playing a greater role in the Indo-Pacific. Japanese
Cameron promises to strengthen Argentina ties to stop Milei ‘pressing Falklands button’ (Image: Getty) But now London is preparing to offer Buenos Aires more favourable trade terms, as a new right-wing government under the populist President Javier Milei heralds the start of
Meghan Markle may be putting the champagne on ice after learning that her pal Misan Harriman’s short film The After has been nominated for an Academy Award. The nominees for the 2024 Oscars ceremony were announced on Tuesday, with Mr Harriman’s project
Labour was accused of wanting to drag Britain back to the EU after Sadiq Khan made a fresh demand for closer ties. The London Mayor called for a youth mobility agreement with Brussels and said the UK should consider rejoining the customs