UN calls East Jerusalem settlement plan a 'war crime'

The UN human rights office has described Israel's decision to build a new settlement near East Jerusalem as a "war crime".

Mali accuses 'foreign states' of attempted destabilisation plot

The authorities in Mali on Thursday said a French national had been arrested on suspicion of working for French intelligence services, and accused "foreign states" of trying to destabilise the country.

Ukraine planned to produce 200 Sapsan missiles monthly, FSB says

The Ukrainian defense industry planned to produce 200 Sapsan missiles per month before its plans were derailed by the Russian Defense Ministry and the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

Spain calls for help from European allies amid raging wildfires

Spain is seeking help from its European partners to tackle wildfires raging across the country, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday.

China, US Trade Barbs over Destroyer Passage near Scarborough Shoal

China's military said on Wednesday it monitored and "drove away" a US destroyer that sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while the US Navy said its action was in line with international law.

Russian diplomat questions value add from EU meetings with US officials

Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Alexey Fadeyev assesses EU requests to hold meetings with senior US officials ahead of the Alaska summit as dubious, questioning what could be gained from them.

Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the “bravery” and “heroism” of North Korean soldiers in retaking Russia’s Kursk region from Ukrainian forces during a call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media has reported.

European leaders look miserable, week compared to Putin, Trump — Orban

European Union leaders who appear miserable and weak when compared to the Russian and US presidents should wake up and take the initiative in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday.