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Putin says prosecution of Trump shows 'rottenness' U.S. political system

By Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are political revenge that show the fundamental corruption of the United States.

Kim Jong Un in Russia to meet with Putin as both leaders face Western pressure

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

After decades of hot-and-cold relations, Russia and North Korea have drawn closer since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Elon Musk's refusal to provide Starlink support for Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

SpaceX founder Elon Musk's refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon.

Russia says ruling party wins most votes in occupied Ukrainian regions. West calls elections sham

By Associated Press

Russian authorities have been trying to tighten their grip on the territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago but still does not fully control.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed for Russia, setting the stage for a meeting with Putin

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia, where he is expected to hold a rare meeting with President Vladimir Putin that has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

News Wrap: 2,000 feared dead following flooding in Libya

In our news wrap Monday, the Red Cross says up to 2,000 people may be dead after flooding from a powerful storm hit eastern Libya, the U.S. marked 22 years since the attacks of September 11, the FDA approved new…

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Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, expected to meet with Putin

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

The meeting has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian NGO reports 2 foreign aid workers killed by Russian shelling

By Associated Press

Two foreign aid workers were reportedly killed in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as Russian shelling hit a van carrying a team of four working with a Ukrainian nongovernmental organization.

G20 leaders add African Union as permanent member at summit divided over Ukraine

By Adam Schreck, David Rising, Associated Press

The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on…

Kim Jong Un hosts Chinese, Russian guests at North Korea's 75th anniversary celebration

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korea invited visiting Chinese delegates and Russian artists to a paramilitary parade featuring rocket launchers pulled by trucks and tractors, state media said Saturday, in leader Kim Jong Un’s latest effort to display his ties with Moscow and Beijing.