Kremlin Says Russian Forces Will Stay in Mali ‘To Fight Extremism’

MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) – The Kremlin ⁠said ⁠on Thursday that ⁠Russian forces would stay in Mali to ​help the country’s military-led government battle insurgents following a surprise ‌offensive by West Africa’s ‌al Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group. Kremlin ⁠spokesman ⁠Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by ​a reporter how Russia …

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8 highlights of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to U.S.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s first trip to the U.S. as monarchs kicked off in Washington, D.C., for a state visit, where he delivered a historic speech to a joint meeting of Congress and presented President Trump with a WWII-era submarine bell. Here are some highlights of the monarchs’ visit.

Tariffs on Digital Displays Could Help Avoid US Military Dependence on China, Policy Group Says

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30 (Reuters) – Tariffs on digital ⁠displays ⁠used in TVs and smartphones could ⁠help prevent the U.S. military from becoming dependent on China for the ​critical parts, a policy group chaired by CrowdStrike co-founder and cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch said in a report released ‌Thursday. National security experts have warned for ‌several …

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Press freedom worldwide is at lowest level in 25 years, watchdog group warns

Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, Reporters Without Borders warned on Thursday. The media rights watchdog also known as RSF cited as examples President Trump’s “systematic” attacks on journalists and Saudi Arabia, which executed a journalist in 2025. “For the first time in the (RSF) Index’s 25-year …

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UK Vows to Tackle Antisemitism ‘Emergency’ as Police Probe Double Stabbing Attack

LONDON (AP) — The British government Thursday called antisemitism in the U.K. an “emergency,” and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. The government announced 25 million pounds ($34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centers …

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Russia’s Medvedev Questions US Suitability to Play Role of Conflict Mediator

April 30 (Reuters) – The United States is unlikely ⁠to ⁠serve as an effective mediator ⁠in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, ​senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. The comments by Medvedev, a former president ‌of Russia, appeared to contrast ‌with the Kremlin’s official line that the U.S. is …

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