The contrasting responses between the neighboring nations is a demonstration of how political differences can take on life-or-death importance in catastrophes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan. The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days. This is part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to disrupt Moscow’s vital oil sector more

Romania on Thursday began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant as a severe drought continues to grip the continent. Scorching heat and low rainfall in recent weeks have left the Danube River at record lows and forced the state-owned Cernavoda plant to shut down its first reactor in late July.

Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Thursday trade as investors weighed stalled efforts to end the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, continued disruptions to shipping through the blockaded ‌Strait of Hormuz and a softening outlook for oil demand.

Zambians have begun casting their votes in a presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms were enough to overcome widespread frustration over the cost of living.

Police said the blast at Europe’s biggest port happened late Thursday morning and that a crime scene has been set up to try to establish what caused it.

An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. The District Court of Western Australia found Saunders guilty of 13 out of