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The US House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill on Wednesday intended to pressure the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine.
Lawmakers joined faith-based leaders and community advocates for a press conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to push for the swift passage of the Right to Worship Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would establish federal protest-free buffer zones around houses of worship.
The Palestinian population, already critical of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, may view renewed US sanctions against the PA and Palestinian Liberation Organization as another sign that the current leadership’s approach to Washington has “not produced sufficient political results,” Dr. Nabil Kukali, p…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp called for "reasonable guidelines" on artificial intelligence regulation as tech and policy leaders deliberate over the technology.
Ulf Kristersson has stood down from his post, paving way for Social Democrats leader to form a government
Pakistan’s defence minister has said the time has come to implement the Mecca defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran's "desire" to destroy Israel has not disappeared, though its capability to execute it has been "significantly diminished."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's ambition to make his country the first associate member of the bloc – but what would that mean in practice?
Kosovo, a small majority-Muslim country in the Balkans, has signed up to United States President Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force for Gaza, after Israel gave its approval.
MANILA, Philippines — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into incidents in Cotabato City that transpired during the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Security Bureau says government will include targeted offences in sex offence amendment bill after public and legal groups express broad support
Security Bureau says government will include targeted offences in sex offence amendment bill after public and legal groups express broad support
George Thorogood & The Destroyers' 1982 hit "Bad to the Bone" may be best known for soundtracking car commercials and dimly lit games of pool.
Pakistan has said it is ready to implement its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, amid recent Houthi attacks.
Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority
Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday urged President Marcos to veto the measure postponing the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), adding he wants to be personally heard by Marcos regarding the matter.
Lockland had for decades been home to a small population of West Africans who’d come to Ohio in the 1990s because of political and racial oppression in Mauritania. The government was executing and exiling Black citizens; some had escaped slavery.
Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address
Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address
By now, it should be obvious that US policy towards Iran has hit a wall.
El técnico del Manchester United Michael Carrick (derecha) tras el partido contr Brighton en la Copa de la Liga inglesa, el miércoles 16 de septiembre de 2026, en Manchester. (AP Foto/Dave Thompson)
ATHENS — Greece’s parliament voted Thursday to lift the immunity of ex-commissioner and current New Democracy lawmaker Dimitris Avramopoulos after Belgian authorities issued an arrest warrant in connection with the Qatargate scandal.
Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating the "Qatargate" corruption case, one of the biggest scandals to hit the European Union.
DUBLIN — Brussels needs new taxes to avert major cuts to its next seven-year budget, Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Thursday.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation on Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.
Magdalena Andersson’s left-wing bloc, splintered over ideological differences, faces laborious negotiations to form the new government
Magdalena Andersson’s left-wing bloc, splintered over ideological differences, faces laborious negotiations to form the new government
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- A major umbrella union said Thursday it will join a government-proposed "social dialogue" on issues over an envisioned special bill aimed at rolling back some labor rules, including the 52-hour workweek limit at megascale semiconductor clusters.
The musician is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offenses
Sweden’s prime minister says he will resign after the left-wing opposition secured a narrow victory in the country’s general election, though it faces tough negotiations ahead to form a coalition government.
Jurgen Klopp was Liverpool manager from 2015 to 2024
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will resign after losing the country's parliamentary election, he said on Thursday, following the announcement of a final vote count.
A little over a month before Israelis head to the polls, Palestinians in the West Bank are watching the Israeli elections with keen anticipation.
Brussels – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of U.S. retaliation Thursday as he pitched a “new alliance” with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday raised its interest rates by 25 basis points in line with the US Federal Reserve, which increased its rate for the first time since 2023.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying such an alliance is aimed to be a “beacon for democracies” and not to “dominate others”.
A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts linked to mass killings in coastal areas last year, with two supporters of the deposed government receiving a death sentence and life in prison, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's ambition for Canada to become its first "associate member", calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical minerals and energy security.
Polling shows overwhelming majority of Canadians support closer ties with Europe, says prime minister
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
A UN-backed fact-finding mission has said that the Iranian government's crackdown on the 2025-2026 protests involved gross violations that amounted to crimes against humanity.
Sweden's Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has regained power after a close general election fought largely on migration issues.
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces
The federal government is considering national AI standards. (ABC News: Kylie Silvester)
Australia will put technology and online safety at the heart of its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as Anthony Albanese prepares to argue that cyberattacks, artificial intelligence and digital threats are becoming matters of international peace and security.
STRASBOURG — Canada’s warming relationship with the EU “is a positive” process and Ottawa will not be cowed into abandoning the relationship, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is under fire over allegations that he helped fuel a false drug story about MEP and prominent pro-Palestine activist Rima Hassan while she was in custody over a social media post.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is under fire over allegations that he helped fuel a false drug story about MEP and prominent pro-Palestine activist Rima Hassan.
Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of slain hostage Ori Danino, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to seek forgiveness from those killed, saying ahead of Yom Kippur that remorse must precede any request for forgiveness in an interview with 103FM.