China’s backing will be crucial to President Vladimir V. Putin as he intensifies his offensive in Ukraine. But his host, Xi Jinping, has other competing priorities.China’s backing will be crucial to President Vladimir V. Putin as he intensifies his offensive in Ukraine. But his host, Xi Jinping, has other competing priorities. Read More
Rafael Grossi took over the International Atomic Energy Agency five years ago at what now seems like a far less fraught moment. With atomic fears everywhere, the inspector is edging toward mediator.Rafael Grossi took over the International Atomic Energy Agency five years ago at what now seems like a far less fraught moment. With atomic
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA Acts as the West’s Mediator With Putin and Iran Read More »
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and critically wounded in what officials said appeared to be a politically motivated assassination attempt. A suspect was detained.Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and critically wounded in what officials said appeared to be a politically motivated assassination attempt. A suspect was detained. Read More
Live Updates: Slovakia’s Leader in ‘Life-Threatening’ Condition After Shooting Read More »
The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert. Read More
Wildfire Approaches Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area — Again Read More »
The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare.The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare. Read More
A France in Shock Confronts the Violence in Its Midst Read More »
Ousman Sonko, who served under an autocratic president now in exile, was found guilty of multiple counts of intentional homicide, torture and false imprisonment against citizens of the West African country.Ousman Sonko, who served under an autocratic president now in exile, was found guilty of multiple counts of intentional homicide, torture and false imprisonment against
Swiss Court Convicts Ousman Sonko, Ex-Gambian Minister, of Crimes Against Humanity Read More »
The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister.The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister. Read More
Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government Read More »
Much of the focus on Mr. Fico’s leadership has focused on his ties to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary.Much of the focus on Mr. Fico’s leadership has focused on his ties to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. Read More
Who Is Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia? Read More »
Jonathan Yeo’s painting of King Charles III has prompted both admiration and bemusement, but it’s far from the first royal portrait to divide opinion.Jonathan Yeo’s painting of King Charles III has prompted both admiration and bemusement, but it’s far from the first royal portrait to divide opinion. Read More
King Charles III and a History of Polarizing Royal Portraits Read More »
Robert Fico was taken to a hospital after the attack in the town of Handlova, northeast of the capital, Bratislava.Robert Fico was taken to a hospital after the attack in the town of Handlova, northeast of the capital, Bratislava. Read More