China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties | News
Foreign minister Wang Yi is meeting top diplomats from 11 Pacific nations in the Chinese city of Xiamen.China is hosting a high-level meeting with 11…
Spain hosts European, Arab nations to pressure Israel to halt Gaza assault | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The international community should look to impose sanctions on Israel to stop its war in Gaza, Spain’s foreign minister has said, ahead of a Madrid…
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio praises Cubans’ resilience on island nation’s Independence Day
May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, marked the 123rd anniversary of Cuban Independence Day on Tuesday.…
Women’s Nations League: NI boss Tanya Oxtoby says there is ‘no doubting’ the talent of teenage goalkeeper Abbie Smith
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says she is "really excited" by the inclusion of 16-year-old goalkeeper Abbie Smith in her squad for the forthcoming Nations…
Women’s Six Nations: Ireland back row Wafer named Player of the 2025 Championship
Ireland forward Aoife Wafer has been named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for 2025.The back row earned 41% of a fans' vote,…
Seven European nations urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’ on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A group of seven European nations has called for an end to Israel’s military assault and blockade of Gaza, as the United Nations aid chief…
China allows visa-free entry for 5 Latin American nations to boost ties
BEIJING — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region.Starting June 1, citizens…
Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it? | United Nations News
The UN faces a historic crisis as aid is slashed, staff are laid off, and millions worldwide risk losing urgent support.United Nations agencies are facing…
UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli | United Nations News
Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.The United Nations has called for urgent de-escalation in Libya’s capital, Tripoli,…
Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt? | Business and Economy
African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.Africa is a continent rich…
America’s history of checks and balances tested by Trump like rarely before
ATLANTA — It’s what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that’s been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries.The principle of checks and…
ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels | United Nations News
Top UN court says it does not have authority to rule on case accusing UAE of arming rebel Rapid Support Forces paramilitary.The top United Nations…
Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis? | Politics News
Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in…
Interior Department wants to triple opportunities for hunting in nation’s Wildlife Refuge System
May 2 (UPI) -- Federal officials are proposing to roughly triple the number of hunting opportunities across the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish…
Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security | Israel attacks Lebanon News
President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.Lebanon’s top security body has warned…
Women’s Six Nations 2025: Emma Sing replaces injured Ellie Kildunne for England’s Grand Slam game against France
England: Sing; Dow, Jones, Heard, MacDonald; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Feaunati, Matthews.Replacements: Cokayne, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Burton, L Packer, Aitchison,…
Women’s Six Nations 2025: Claudia MacDonald stakes starting wing spot
"I was terrified to be anywhere near a rugby pitch or a rugby ball."Following a second neck injury in February 2024, the thought of playing…
England 59-7 Scotland: Red Roses set up Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam-decider with France
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Shekells, MacDonald; Aitchison, L Packer; Clifford, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Galligan, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), M Packer, Feaunati.Replacements: Campbell, Botterman, Muir, Talling, Matthews, Hunt,…
Italy 21-34 France – France fight back to win in Women’s Six Nations
Italy: Minuzzi; Muzzo, Sillari, Mannini, D'Inca; Madia, Bitonci; Turani, Vecchini, Seye, Fedrighi, Duca, Veronese, Ranuccini, Giordano (c)Replacements: Spinelli, Stecca, Maris, Tounesi, Sgorbini, Stefan, Capomaggi, RigoniFrance:…
Women’s Six Nations: Ireland captain Edel McMahon returns for Wales game
Wales: Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Courtney Keight, Carys Cox; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Georgia…