India's Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
China, Ukraine and other nations have sent congratulations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government began preparations for his swearing-in for a record third term following the world’s largest democratic election.
Zelenskyy in Philippines to promote peace summit he says China and Russia are trying to undermine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the Philippines on a rare Asian trip to urge regional leaders to attend a Swiss-organized peace summit on the war in Ukraine that he accuses Russia, with China’s help, of trying to undermine.
Zelenskyy urges top defense officials to attend upcoming summit on ending Russia's war on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged a group of top defense officials at Asia’s premier security conference on Sunday to attend an upcoming conference on ending the Russian war on Ukraine.
The death toll in Kharkiv attack rises to 14 as Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop movements
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive along Ukraine’s northern border as the death toll rose to 14 in an aerial bomb attack on a large construction supplies store in the city of Kharkiv.
Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops
A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine has come into force as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Russian assault opens new front, diverting Ukraine forces as Western aid trickles in
Ukrainian officials and commanders say Russian troops are locked in intense battles with Ukrainian soldiers in the embattled town of Vovchansk and are pushing ahead with a ground offensive that opened a new front to put pressure on overstretched Ukrainian forces.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
President Joe Biden has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine.
Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia's aggression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia’s continued aggression.
Ukraine's foreign minister says Israel's response to an Iranian aerial attack shows what Kyiv needs
Ukraine’s foreign minister says the success of Israel and its allies in largely thwarting a massive Iranian missile and drone attack shows what Ukraine could achieve against Russian aerial barrages if it had more support from its partners.
Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on
Ukraine’s parliament has passed a controversial law on how the country will call up new soldiers at a time when it needs to replenish depleted forces that are increasingly struggling to fend off Russia’s advance.
Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day
Switzerland says it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day.
Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. are urging Capitol Hill to support the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remain as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel or Ukraine.
China's Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a sign of mutual support amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and shared opposition to Western democracies led by the U.S. No details of the meeting were immediately released, although Lavrov held a news conference earlier Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at which they reaffirmed solidarity in international affairs.
World Central Kitchen is saving lives with food but paying a price in blood
The deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza was a tragic turn for an American homegrown charity that, in less than 15 years, has mushroomed from the grassroots brainchild of a celebrity chef into one of the world’s most recognized food relief organizations.
Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia
Pope Francis has said in an interview that Ukraine, facing possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same table to carry out peace talks.
UN watchdog’s head in Russia to discuss safety of Ukrainian nuclear plant caught in crossfire
The U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency chief is visiting Russia amid concern about a Ukrainian nuclear power plant caught in the crossfire since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and seized the facility shortly after.
A woman clutching an infant is found in the rubble of Ukraine building after Russian drone strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Western allies to boost his country’s air defenses after a Russian drone strike destroyed an apartment block in the southern port city of Odesa and killed at least 11 people.
In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more US aid
On a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directly challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a $95 billion national security package that includes aid for the besieged country.
As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to hope that he can achieve his goals by biding his time and waiting for Western support for Kyiv to wither while maintaining steady military pressure along the stalemated front line.
Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it's still at war? AP explains.
Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the U.S. and other Western countries are still focusing on military aid for the battlefield.
Japan vows support to Ukraine while hosting conference focused on war-torn country's reconstruction
Japan has pledged long-term commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction, calling it a future investment, while stressing support for the war-torn country about to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Republican opponent of US aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference
A Republican opponent of new U.S. funding for Ukraine has argued at an international security conference that the package stuck in Congress wouldn’t “fundamentally change the reality” on the ground and that Russia has an incentive to negotiate peace.
6 people are killed, 18 injured by a missile strike in the Russian city of Belgorod, officials say
Officials say a missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border has killed six people, including a child, and injured 18 others, in what appears to be the latest exchange of long-range missile and rocket fire between the two countries.