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EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years while also injecting billions into its war-ravaged economy... Read More


Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Wide-scale desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers are among a raft of challenges facing Ukraine's military as Russia presses on with its invasion of its neighbor after almost fou... Read More


Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Days before the U.S. military operation that removed Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power, Trump administration lawyers blessed the action by saying it would "not rise to the le... Read More


Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint ... Read More


Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Emergency repair crews are working flat out to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, officials said Wednesday, after relentless Russian barrages on energy infrastructure l... Read More


Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault in Caribbean as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the... Read More


The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese Embassy in London despite objections

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Britain's government is expected to approve a "mega" Chinese Embassy close to London's financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential se... Read More


Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and an internet shutdown before presidential election

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Ugandans are set to vote Thursday in an election that is likely to extend the rule of the long-term president while raising concerns about transparency, hereditary rule, military... Read More


Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins landmark 4-day visit to China to mend ties

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night, beginning a four-day visit designed to repair foundering relations between the two nations as Canada lo... Read More


FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup. Soccer's organizing body said outside the host United States, Mexico and Can... Read More