New recruits for Russia’s war in Ukraine will have debts up to 10 million rubles canceled under a presidential decree. Another new law reportedly foresees the use of Russian armed forces to protect citizens abroad.
The US secretary of state’s visit to New Delhi comes after months of tension between the US and India. Underlying disputes over trade, energy and strategy show trust remains fragile.
The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market.
Trump and Xi said they had discussed political prisoners in China, including Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Ahead of Xi’s September visit to Washington, advocates are urging the US to apply more pressure on China.
As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women’s rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.
Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe’s €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well.
Housing has long ranked among the top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen because of tourism and immigration-driven population growth.
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. The vote is expected to reshape the country’s political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements.
Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade.
