Government And Politics
EXPLAINER: Why Israel is mediating between Russia, Ukraine
Israel's prime minister is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine with his surprise visit to Moscow
Iran may answer UN nuclear questions as deal talks near end
Iran is suggesting it could supply answers long sought by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog toward the end of May
As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has met with Iranian officials as talks in Vienna over Tehran’s tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be reaching their end
Minister resigns from Libya's new govt, citing unfair vote
A newly appointed minister in one of Libya’s rival governments has resigned, alleging that the vote in the eastern city of Tobruk that ushered in the new administration failed to include all of the country's factions
Olaf Scholz, Mickey Levy
Cyprus Ukraine Invasion
Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv
Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital and the city government is warning of street fighting and urging residents to stay inside and take cover
UN food agency says 13 million Yemenis may face starvation
The head of the U.N. food agency has warned that 13 million Yemenis are headed for starvation due to a protracted civil conflict and a lack of funding for humanitarian aid
Omani FM in Tehran as nuclear talks in Vienna continue
Iranian state media is reporting that Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for talks with his Iranian counterpart
Dubai airport is busiest for global travel as virus persists
Dubai’s main airport has retained its top place as the world’s busiest for international travel, with around 29 million passengers shuttling through the global gateway last year