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Controversial ex-Ukrainian official shot dead in Madrid

KYIV — The fatal shooting of Andriy Portnov, a former top Ukrainian official, in a Madrid suburb has triggered a wave of speculation and little public sympathy in his home country, where he is widely viewed as a symbol of systemic corruption and Russian influence.Portnov, 51, was gunned down in a parking lot after dropping off his children at the American School of Madrid. Spanish police found him lying face down in gym clothes.While shocking, the killing has not sparked mourning in Ukraine, where media outlets and commentators have focused on his controversial legacy rather than the circumstances of his death.Often referred to as the architect of a judicial system that critics say protected corruption and undermined reform, Portnov held powerful roles during the presidency of Viktor...

May 25, 2025

Controversial ex-Ukrainian official shot dead in Madrid

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners

KYIV — Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners Sunday in what officials described as the final phase of a major three-day swap — a rare act of cooperation between the two sides amid relentless fighting and failed attempts to negotiate a ceasefire.The exchange, which saw each country return 303 prisoners, followed the release of 307 on Saturday and 390 on Friday, making it the largest prisoner swap of the war.The agreement was brokered during recent face-to-face peace talks in Istanbul and marks the only tangible outcome from those discussions.Just hours before the exchange, Ukraine was hit by what officials called the largest aerial assault since February 2022.Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said Russian forces launched 367 aerial weapons in a single wave,...

May 25, 2025

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners

Israel deploys nine additional brigades into Gaza as ground offensive expands

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has deployed nine additional infantry and armored brigades into the Gaza Strip within the last 24 hours, signaling a further escalation in its ground offensive across the enclave, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported Friday, citing unnamed military sources.The reinforcements are part of an expanded military operation approved earlier this month under what Israeli officials have termed the “Chariots of Gideon” plan, a long-term campaign involving sustained ground combat and wide-scale displacement of Gaza’s civilian population.According to KAN, the army’s operations are currently focused on two main areas: northern Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis.The military has warned residents in those areas to evacuate ahead of intensified...

May 25, 2025

Israel deploys nine additional brigades into Gaza as ground offensive expands

Daniel Noboa sworn in as Ecuador’s president, vows crackdown on crime and corruption

QUITO, Ecuador — Daniel Noboa was officially sworn in as president of Ecuador on Saturday, launching his 2025–2029 term with a pledge to intensify the fight against drug trafficking, organized crime, and corruption.The 37-year-old centrist leader took the oath of office in a formal ceremony at the National Assembly in Quito, where he received the presidential sash in front of lawmakers, foreign dignitaries, and invited guests.In his first address as president, Noboa emphasized that combating insecurity and dismantling criminal networks would remain a central focus of his administration.“We will not slow down our efforts,” he said, stressing that Ecuador must confront its challenges with unity and resolve.Noboa also declared zero tolerance for corruption and urged the country to...

May 25, 2025

Daniel Noboa sworn in as Ecuador’s president, vows crackdown on crime and corruption

Iran, US make limited progress in nuclear talks in Rome

ROME — Iran and the United States made “some but not conclusive progress” in the fifth round of nuclear negotiations held in Rome on Friday, as the two sides continue to struggle over core issues such as uranium enrichment and regional security threats.Omani mediator Badr al-Busaidi, who facilitated the closed-door meeting at the Omani Embassy in Rome, said both sides remain engaged but far from reaching a deal.“We hope to clarify the remaining issues in the coming days, to allow us to proceed towards the common goal of reaching a sustainable and honourable agreement,” he wrote on X.The talks follow months of heightened pressure on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, which Western intelligence agencies now estimate could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a...

May 24, 2025

Iran, US make limited progress in nuclear talks in Rome

Shop employees wait during an electricity outage in Cannes, southern France on Saturday. (AP Photo)

Power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival and traffic across southeastern France

CANNES — A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday, causing traffic disruptions and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival just hours before the prestigious event was set to announce its top honors.Electricity network operator RTE said the blackout affected about 160,000 households across the Alpes-Maritimes department after a high-voltage line fell earlier in the morning.The situation was further complicated by a fire at an electrical substation near Cannes overnight, which had already weakened the local power grid.Festival organizers confirmed that Saturday’s early activities were impacted, but said the main venue — the Palais des Festivals — had quickly shifted to an independent power supply to ensure operations continued smoothly.“All scheduled...

May 24, 2025

Power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival and traffic across southeastern France

Syria welcomes US sanctions relief, calls move a step toward recovery

DAMASCUS — The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Saturday welcomed a U.S. decision to immediately lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a step in “the right direction” toward easing the country’s humanitarian and economic suffering.In an official statement, the ministry expressed readiness to cooperate with all countries “on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs,” adding that Syria was entering a new phase focused on rebuilding what was destroyed and restoring the nation’s standing in the region and globally.The comments followed a decision by the U.S. Treasury Department on Friday to issue a general license that effectively lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria.The license, issued by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), authorizes...

May 24, 2025

Syria welcomes US sanctions relief, calls move a step toward recovery

Erdogan, Syrian President hold closed-door meeting in Istanbul

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Istanbul on Saturday.The leaders held their talks at the Dolmabahce Presidential Office, where Erdogan formally welcomed al-Sharaa with an official ceremony before proceeding to a closed-door meeting.Among the high-ranking officials in attendance were Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and Haluk Gorgun, head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Secretariat. From the Syrian side, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and several other officials were present. — Agencies

May 24, 2025

Erdogan, Syrian President hold closed-door meeting in Istanbul

Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, injuring 14

KYIV — Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Kyiv since the start of the war, firing 250 drones and 14 ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital overnight, injuring at least 14 people and setting off fires across the city, Ukrainian officials said Saturday.Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 245 drones and six missiles, but falling debris and direct hits caused widespread damage to homes, cars, and commercial buildings.The attack triggered multiple explosions throughout Kyiv, lighting up the night sky and prompting urgent calls for a ceasefire."It was a difficult night," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X. "With each such attack, the world becomes more certain that the cause of prolonging the war lies in...

May 24, 2025

Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, injuring 14

EU warns of retaliation as Trump threatens 50% tariffs on European exports

BRUSSELS — The European Union has warned that it is prepared to defend its economic interests after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all goods imported from the EU starting June 1, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest trading partners.Speaking after a call with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the bloc’s desire to reach a deal rooted in “mutual respect, not threats.”“The EU is fully engaged and committed to securing a trade deal that works for both sides,” Šefčovič said, adding, “We stand ready to defend our interests.”Trump, growing increasingly frustrated with the pace of negotiations, said...

May 24, 2025

EU warns of retaliation as Trump threatens 50% tariffs on European exports

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