Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to hold general elections on October 4, with voters choosing representatives for the country’s tripartite presidency, national parliament and regional bodies. The election comes amid economic difficulties, slow progress toward European Union membership and a political crisis that continues to expose divisions within the country. Bosnia remains
Denmark and Greenland said a new security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty or its right to self-determination. The agreement, reached by the US, Denmark and Greenland, would allow a larger US military presence on the Arctic island while restricting rival countries from establishing military bases or making sensitive investments
France has expressed regret over a social media post criticising the United States for voting against extending the term of U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk. The July 25 post triggered a diplomatic dispute between the two allies. The controversy escalated when the U.S. delegation walked out of a U.N. Security Council meeting while France […]
German energy company RWE will abandon its offshore wind projects in the United States after reaching a $1.2 billion payout agreement with President Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior. The company will relinquish leases off the coasts of California, Louisiana and the New York Bight, saying there was no foreseeable path to securing permits for […]
Major U.S. ski resort operators, including Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company, have been sued in a federal court in Colorado over allegations of price-fixing. The proposed class-action lawsuit claims the companies worked with a ski industry association and a research firm to coordinate prices for lift tickets and multi-mountain season passes, affecting thousands of
Russia said it will wait for new proposals from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while continuing its military campaign. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow believes the Trump administration is sincere in seeking a peaceful settlement, but added that Russia will pursue its objectives on the battlefield until a […]
The Netherlands has agreed to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative aimed at strengthening and coordinating artificial intelligence supply chains among allied nations. The move marks a significant boost for Washington’s technology diplomacy efforts, even as the two countries continue to disagree over certain chip equipment exports to China. The announcement comes as Dutch
Switzerland has confirmed that discussions related to the implementation of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran are continuing at Bürgenstock. The Swiss Foreign Ministry said it is providing a discreet and reliable venue to facilitate the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. In a statement, Swiss authorities emphasized their
The Kremlin said there are currently no plans for a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that while direct mediation efforts on the Ukraine conflict remain paused, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner continue to maintain communication with both Moscow and Kyiv.
Minnesota-based Phillips Distilling Company has moved part of its production to Canada after a widespread boycott of American-made alcohol by Canadian provinces severely impacted its business. The company lost around 70% of its Canadian sales following restrictions introduced in response to U.S. tariffs, with its popular Sour Puss liqueur being among the hardest-hit









