The contrasting responses between the neighboring nations is a demonstration of how political differences can take on life-or-death importance in catastrophes.

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days. This is part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to disrupt Moscow’s vital oil sector more

Romania on Thursday began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant as a severe drought continues to grip the continent. Scorching heat and low rainfall in recent weeks have left the Danube River at record lows and forced the state-owned Cernavoda plant to shut down its first reactor in late July.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, a Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that also is claimed by Japan, which voiced a diplomatic protest over the trip.

Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Thursday trade as investors weighed stalled efforts to end the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, continued disruptions to shipping through the blockaded ‌Strait of Hormuz and a softening outlook for oil demand.

Zambians have begun casting their votes in a presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms were enough to overcome widespread frustration over the cost of living.

Police said the blast at Europe’s biggest port happened late Thursday morning and that a crime scene has been set up to try to establish what caused it.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld state laws denying tax incentives to farmers who adhered to the country's soy moratorium. The court also affirmed the constitutionality of the voluntary