Finland's military was designed with threats from Russia in mind. Leon Neal/Getty Images Finland's president outlined the ways the country is ready for a Russian attack. He pointed to elements like ci...
In Uganda, millions prepare to vote in a presidential election steeped in tension and controversy. President Yoweri Museveni, Africa’s longest-serving leader, is seeking a seventh term in office, but ...
A US government shutdown is increasingly likely as Democratic Senators refuse to approve the DHS funding bill, following the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis. Key...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates....
Louisiana attorneys promise to build nationwide business using innovative financing structure...
Former president and former secretary of state could face criminal charges if found guilty...
US President Donald Trump addressed economic leaders in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, before answering questions. He addressed Greenland, Iran, NATO and the US economy...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney added his voice to the condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland....
The new head of the International Bar Association (IBA) has said that the organisation will speak out if unjustified and illegal sanctions are imposed on legal professionals in Hong Kong. The remarks ...
Democratic mayor and governor made subject to federal probes amid protests in Minnesota over killing of Renee Good...
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President Donald Trump announced that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods....
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A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers will meet with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Friday to reassure them of congressional support despite President Donald Trump's threats to seize the Ar...
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is halting visa processing for people from more than 70 countries, the US State Department has confirmed to the Post. “The State Department is pausing i...
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielson said the Arctic territory was facing a "geopolitical crisis" as Trump threatens to take it over. Denmark's Mette Frederiksen condemned "unacceptable pr...
The US military's renewed focus on the Arctic is exposing the types of weapons it needs for the region. US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski The US doesn't have the weapons and tech...