U.S. To Provide Ukraine With ‘Enhanced Defensive Capabilities’ To Deter Further 'Aggression'

The United States says it has decided to provide Ukraine with “enhanced defensive capabilities” to help it "deter further aggression" as it battles Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine.

U.S. Court Again Rejects Trump Effort To Block Transgender Military Recruits

UN Imposes New Sanctions On North Korea

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea in response to last month's launch of a ballistic missile that Pyongyang says is capable of reaching anywhere on the U.S. mainland.

In Moscow, Johnson Says Britain, Russia Should Cooperate On Security

Despite rocky relations, London and Moscow should be able cooperate on global security challenges, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said as he began the first visit to Russia by a British government minister in five years.

UN Council To Vote On New North Korean Sanctions Affecting China, Russia

U.S. Approves License For Ukraine To Buy Light Weapons

The U.S. State Department says it has approved an export license for Ukraine to buy certain types of light weapons and small arms from U.S. manufacturers.

Reports: UN Rights Chief Will Not Seek New Term 'In Current Geopolitical Context'

UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein says he will step down from his position next summer, saying he does not want to serve “in the current geopolitical context,” news outlets are reporting.

Erdogan Defends Ottoman Commander After UAE Minister Retweets Criticism

Russia's RT Launches New French Channel Despite 'Propaganda' Charges

Russian state broadcaster RT has launched a French-language channel despite being branded this year as a "propaganda" outlet for the Kremlin by officials in the United States, France, and other Western countries.

Macron Rebuffs Assad Accusations That France Sponsors Terrorism

Powerful Afghan Governor Vows To Fight His Disputed Ouster

One of Afghanistan's most powerful regional politicians has vowed to fight his ouster as governor of the northern province of Balkh, posing a potential threat to the shaky, Western-backed governing coalition of President Ashraf Ghani.