Ukraine’s economic watchdog nominee vows legal action as Kyiv stalls his appointment

The nominee to lead Ukraine’s economic crimes bureau says he’s prepared to take legal action against the government, as the Cabinet of Ministers continues to block him from assuming his post. The... Read more »

Opinion | The DOGE Alum Asking if Foreign Aid Is America’s Problem

We have an entire computer system dedicated to memos at the State Department, right? And if you actually upload anything there, it’s on Reuters within an hour, so you can’t use it.... Read more »

Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions

OTTAWA — Canadian aid is being airdropped into Gaza a day after Ottawa joined allies in recognizing Palestinian statehood — a step which has prompted both praise and condemnation in the Middle... Read more »

Israel’s public diplomacy has failed

“You don’t understand what we’re going through,” a senior European leader told President Isaac Herzog. While Herzog was fighting to keep Israel in the EU’s Horizon research and innovation program, the leader’s... Read more »

Milei assets | Buenos Aires Times

Javier Milei and his sister Karina have presented their sworn statements to the Anti-Corruption Office. The President informed a total fortune of 206,046,375 pesos and the presidential chief-of-staff 11,401,021.93 pesos. In comparison with... Read more »

Should We Fear Donald Trump’s Return?

France-Amérique: The French are worried about Donald Trump winning a second term and they don’t understand what makes him so popular. Could you shed some light on the question? Gérard Araud: First... Read more »

ASIO director-general details ‘relentless’ acts of international espionage

Key PointsASIO director-general Mike Burgess has warned of the “real, present and costly danger” posed by foreign espionage.Australia’s top spy chief outlined the impact of espionage on Australia’s economy in a speech... Read more »

Sweida violence tests Druze loyalty to Syria in Golan Heights : NPR

Druze wait near the border fence in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights village of Majdal Shams, as Syrian Druze who’d crossed over the day before return to Syria following days of sectarian bloodshed... Read more »

John Swinney issues ‘freedom of speech’ warning at Festival

Mr Swinney was speaking at the Edinburgh International Festival’s headquarters days after Jewish performers claimed their Fringe shows had been cancelled by venues who cited safety concerns raised by staff. Read more: ... Read more »

Deutsche Bahn closes Germany’s top route – DW – 07/31/2025

Starting August 1, Deutsche Bahn’s 280-kilometer (174-mile) route linking Berlin to Hamburg will be completely closed for at least nine months. With up to 30,000 passengers daily, it is the most heavily used... Read more »