Radio Free Europe
RFE/RL journalists report the news in 22 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia.
Atomic Watchdog Chief Set To Visit Iran On May 6-8
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi is scheduled to visit Iran to take part in a nuclear conference from May 6 to May 8 and to meet Iranian officials, Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency said on April 30. "Grossi will meet Iranian officials in Tehran before participating in the International Conference of Nuclear Sciences and Technologies held in Isfahan," the agency reported. The IAEA chief said in February that he was planning a visit to Tehran to tackle a "drifting apart" in relations between the agency and the Islamic republic.
Chechnya's Kadyrov Replaces Sanctioned Prime Minister, Names Relative By Marriage To Post.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the authoritarian ruler of Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya, on May 21 said that the region's prime minister, Muslim Khuchiyev, had resigned to take to another unspecified job. Kadyrov named Highways Minister Isa Tumkhadz...
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Russia Begins Drills Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Near Ukrainian Border.
Russian has begun the “first state” of exercises in the Southern Military District to increase the readiness of nonstrategic nuclear forces near the Ukraine border, the Defense Ministry said on May 21.
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Moldova Becomes First Nation To Sign Security, Defense Pact With EU.
The small Western Balkan nation of Moldova has signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union, the first country to ink such a pact, according to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
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U.S., EU Criticize Kosovo's 'Uncoordinated' Moves In Serbian Areas
EU and U.S. officials have expressed mounting concern at uncoordinated actions by Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti's government that threaten to further raise tensions with ethnic minority Serbs in the north of that Balkan country.
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Ex-Russian Army Commander Who Once Criticized Top Brass Arrested On Fraud Charges.
The former commander of Russia’s 58th army -- who had once complained about his forces' lack of support from Moscow -- has been arrested on fraud charges, state-run TASS news agency reported.
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How presidential debates can make or break campaigns.
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz examines the history and legacy of presidential debates on “This Week.”
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Iranian president missing after helicopter crashes - sparking massive search operation.
A MAJOR search and rescue operation is underway after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi reportedly crashed. Raisi was travelling in the convoy of three helicopters in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province on Sunday. Read more: Missin...
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Wes Moore says Black voters’ frustration is ‘longstanding’ as Biden’s support erodes: Full interview.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss President Joe Biden’s support among Black voters, the contentious Senate race in his state and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. » Subscribe to NBC News: NB...
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90-year-old Ed Dwight becomes oldest person to go to space.
90-year-old Ed Dwight, the United States' first Black astronaut candidate, became the oldest person to go to space on Sunday as Blue Origin launched its New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft and completed its first human flight since 2022. "It was absolute...
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New debate rules will prevent ‘circus atmosphere’ Trump wants: Chris Van Hollen.
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., on “This Week.”
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How is Biden changing strategy to garner support?
'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-hosts Will Cain and Pete Hegseth break down Biden's election strategy and policy efforts to win voter support. #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC...
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