Russia hikes import tariffs for consumer goods from ‘unfriendly countries’
MOSCOW – Russia increased imports tariffs for consumer goods, including wine, beer, candies, biscuits and shampoo, produced in countries that support sanctions against Moscow, according to a government order published…
The roots of Biden’s defiance: Anger, fear, pride and regret
Mr Biden felt he deserved better and thought he would have proved them wrong if he had run in 2016. Read More
Secluded in Delaware, Biden stews at allies’ pressure to drop out of presidential race
The friction is unlike anything seen in Washington in generations. Read More
Panama to start deporting migrants from Darien Gap within months
PANAMA CITY – Panama’s government expects to start deportation flights for migrants who crossed the country’s dangerous Darien jungle in two to three months, the country’s chief of migration Roger…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire close to the goal line, Blinken says
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday a long-sought ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas was within sight, saying negotiators were “driving toward the…
Polish state company denies its parts were used in Iranian drones
WARSAW – A Polish state-owned engineering company denied on Friday that its parts were used in Iranian combat drones, saying an ongoing investigation only concerns whether it had the required…
Tunisian court jails opposition leader, bans him from presidential elections
TUNIS – A Tunisian court sentenced opposition party leader Lotfi Mraihi, a potential presidential election candidate, to eight months in prison on a charge of vote buying, his lawyer said…
Kenya’s Ruto retains several ministers in partial new cabinet list
NAIROBI – Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday re-appointed several members of the cabinet he sacked last week to a new government that he said would respond to the grievances…
Republican convention helps soften Trump’s hard edges
MILWAUKEE – Party conventions in the United States are fairly predictable affairs. Read More
After Gershkovich trial, who could feature in a possible Russia-US prisoner swap?
A verdict due on Friday in Russia’s spy trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich could pave the way for a prisoner swap with the United States. Read More