NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senior officials from Sweden and Finland met with Turkish counterparts in Ankara on Wednesday in an effort to overcome Turkey’s strong objections to the Nordic nations’ bids to join NATO. Sweden and
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Cherelle Griner speaks of her emotional turmoil following her wife Brittney’s detention in Russia
Earlier this month, a Russian court extended WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Griner’s pretrial detention until at least June following her arrest. According to Russian authorities, Griner had cannabis oil in her luggage and has been accused of
COVID fight in Chinese capital leads to curbs, punishments for violations
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Beijing officials said Wednesday that the Chinese capital’s fight against COVID-19 was at a critical moment. Zhong Dongbo, a senior health official, told reporters that the city cannot quiet down entirely and need
Russia demands sanctions be lifted in exchange for release of vessels carrying food from Ukraine
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russia reportedly said Wednesday that it is ready to provide a humanitarian corridor for ships carrying food to leave Ukraine – but it would require some sanctions to be lifted. “We have
The Middle East’s $13 billion sandstorm problem is about to get worse
Thousands of people in the Middle East flooded hospitals, unable to breathe properly. In Syria, medical units stockpiled canisters of oxygen. Businesses and schools were shut in Baghdad, while Tehran suspended flights and Kuwait halted maritime traffic. Experts are warning
As Ukraine war drags on, Russia removes military age limits
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian lawmakers passed legislation eliminating the existing age limit on serving in the military on Wednesday. Russian military service had previously been limited to those between 18 and 40 years old, but
Chinese President Xi defends human rights record to UN chief
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chinese leader Xi Jinping told United Nations (UN) human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday that each country should be permitted to find its own path of “human rights development.” “Through long-term
India, the world’s largest producer of sugar, is restricting exports
In a statement on Wednesday, the Indian government said it will limit sugar exports to 10 million tons for the marketing season that runs through September to keep prices in check. Sellers have also been asked to seek “specific permission”
UK ‘partygate’ investigation finds culture of rule-breaking in PM Johnson’s office
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A report from the United Kingdom claims that the culture of hard partying and lockdown rule-breaking at 10 Downing Street goes all the way to the top. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is
Boris Johnson’s staff got drunk, brawled and abused cleaners during Covid lockdowns, damning report finds
Johnson is facing a battle to save his premiership after the report published on Wednesday by senior civil servant Sue Gray criticized a culture of rule-breaking events, and revealed new photographs of him at two separate gatherings. Gray wrote that
