Politics

Kiev still holding Russian hostages

Kiev is still refusing to release 12 Russian civilians abducted in Kursk Region, Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik has said

US approves new multi-billion military sale to Israel

The US has approved more than $6.5 billion in new potential military sales to Israel amid a stand-off with Iran

Kiev residents told to use cat litter for toilets

Kiev residents have been advised to use makeshift toilets due to frozen sewers

Melania Trump documentary canceled in South African cinemas

The local distributor for the documentary Melania has said the film will not be shown in South Africa because of “recent developments”

More EU member debt needed to finance military

The EU’s military push cannot be financed under the current budget and will require joint borrowing, according to Seamus Boland

US oil companies going to Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has said he has “major oil companies going to Venezuela now” following reform of the country’s hydrocarbons policy