Mongolia sets aside ICC warrant to give Putin a red-carpet welcome
Landlocked between Russia and China, Mongolia depends on Russia to meet its energy needs and China to buy its exports.
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On Geneva visit, diplomats tout international humanitarian law
As the U.N. honored the Geneva Conventions, the Red Cross chief said non-compliance is a 'serious problem.'
Ukraine nuclear plant's safety deteriorates after drone strike
The IAEA's director general says he is 'extremely concerned' about safety at Zaporizhzhia after a nearby drone attack.
Geneva Conventions at the 75-year mark can 'preserve lives and dignity'
The four international treaties, which form the rules of war, have been ratified or acceded to by virtually all nations.
Atomic watchdog alert to risk of fighting near Russian nuclear plant
IAEA is monitoring the fighting from Ukraine's assault with thousands of troops near Kursk's six reactor units.
NATO's most powerful member tries to reassure rest of alliance and world
As summit host, Biden's administration projected unity for Ukraine and deflected concern about Trump.
NATO at 75 grapples with a 'constant threat of new types of attacks'
The Biden administration hosts a celebration for an expanding NATO's 75th anniversary amid political turmoil.
Hungary takes over E.U. Council, testing bloc's unity in shift to right
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
ICC seeks arrests of two Russian military officials for Ukraine targets
Sergei Shoigu and Varley Gerasimov are accused of war crimes for targeting Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to become NATO chief after lining up support
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.
Russia's war on Ukraine causing climate devastation, study finds
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
Zelenskyy pushes for air defense, energy grid repairs ahead of G-7
His diplomatic blitz comes as Ukraine reels from Russia's devastating aerial assault, which has intensified since March.
Far-right surge shakes European establishment but center holds
The E.U.'s rightward shift makes it harder to pass new laws on climate change, security, and industrial competition.
ILO chief warns nonstop crises jeopardize labor market advances
Worker protections against effects of climate change and biological hazards are on the labor conference's agenda.
U.N. panel demands combatants protect humanitarian aid workers
The vote reflects the alarming number of attacks and threats that aid workers face each year around the world.
U.N.'s top court orders Israel to 'immediately halt' Rafah offensive
The justices cited warnings an offensive on Rafah will put 'hundreds of thousands of people at imminent risk of death.'