Briefing
The ‘Big Package’: How Russia was driven to default
LONDON – Russia’s first major international debt default in over a century, which Washington said became a fact on Monday, follows months…
FACTBOX – How could UK PM Boris Johnson be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
June 5 (Reuters) - A growing number of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative lawmakers have withdrawn their support for the British leader…
FACTBOX-EU’s 6th sanctions package against Russia, including oil
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU countries have reached agreement on their sixth package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including…
NEWSMAKER-Australia’s Albanese: a pragmatist who promises unity
SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - Anthony Albanese, who is set to be Australia's next prime minister, is a pragmatic leader from a…
NATO chief says Finland, Sweden welcome to apply to join
NATO would quickly welcome Finland and Sweden into its ranks with open arms if they decided to apply, the military alliance’s top…
Why did Russia invade Ukraine? FAQs about the conflict that has shocked the world
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put the world on edge. The military move by Russian President Vladimir Putin has left…
ANALYSIS-Italy’s Draghi seen facing tough year after presidential wrangling
ROME, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is likely to have a hard time controlling his coalition, politicians and…
Ukrainian reservists gear up in case of conflict with Russia
KYIV, Jan 29 (Reuters) - From Monday to Friday, Mykhaylo is a lawyer, Alexander is an IT programmer and Konstantin freelances in…
EXPLAINER-How bad is the crisis in Lebanon?
BEIRUT, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Lebanon's financial meltdown has swiftly worsened in the last month, with much of the country crippled by…
Factbox: What to watch for as the Taliban inch closer to Kabul
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The insurgent Taliban have captured Afghanistan's second- and third-largest cities, and a town just south of Kabul, and…
Caught between China and the U.S., Asian countries stockpile powerful new missiles
Asia is sliding into a dangerous arms race as smaller nations that once stayed on the sidelines build arsenals of advanced long-range…
“Diplomacy remains the best tool for resolving conflicts” – Minister Evarist Bartolo
"A lot of issues today can't be solved by one country alone whoever the country is. So, whether we like it or…