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US to send $500 million in weapons, military aid to Ukraine, say officials

The aid is aimed at bolstering Ukraine's counteroffensive, which has been moving slowly in its early stages. It wasn't clear Monday if Ukrainian forces will be able to take advantage of the disarray

Biden denies US, Nato's role in Russia mutiny, calls it struggle in system

Biden and administration officials declined an immediate assessment of what the 22-hour uprising by the Wagner Group might mean for Russia's war in Ukraine

Israel ok's plans for 5,000 settlement homes, defying White House calls

The decision defied growing US criticism of Israel's settlement policies. It also raised tensions with the Palestinians at a time of rising violence in the occupied territory

Amazon investing $7.8 bn more in Ohio-based cloud computing ops: Officials

The cloud computing company is now responsible for the second largest private sector investment in the state's history, behind only the $20 billion chip plant announced by Intel last year

Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 mn expected after Covid

The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to make the five-day Hajj at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do it

Reaching ambitious climate targets will run into financial problems: EU

In a 63-page report, the court also noted that the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, did not include all greenhouse gas emissions in its tallies, which might lead to overly optimistic stats

Wagner mercenary leader issues 1st audio statement since halting mutiny

We started our march because of an injustice, Prigozhin said in an 11-minute audio. He didn't offer any details as to where he was or what his future plans are

NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into fold before summit

It's a last-ditch effort to have the Nordic country standing alongside the allies at a major summit next month

Amsterdam's Hermitage museum to be renamed after Russia's war on Ukriane

Starting in September, the Hermitage Amsterdam will be called H'ART Museum. It has established partnerships with the British Museum

EU urges caution as mercenary revolt raises doubts on Putin's grip on Power

This came after incident raised troubling questions about Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power and whether Wagner group fighters might install themselves just over the border in Belarus

Fukushima nuclear plant to release treated wastewater into sea: Operator

All equipment needed for the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed, the plant operator said

Ryan Reynolds among new investors backing F1 team Alpine in $218 mn deal

F1 team Alpine has secured a 200 million euro ($218 million) investment from a group of investors that includes the actors

US govt awarding $1.7 billion to buy electric, low-emission buses

The Biden administration said that the new buses will improve public health as diesel exhaust will no longer be going into the air and that the new buses will be easier to maintain

Biden govt to announce plan worth billions for expanding internet access

Likening the push for universal connectivity to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, when the federal government installed the electric utility lines that brought light to the countryside

Denmark to start training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s amid war with Russia

Ukrainian pilots must spend six to eight months of training before a possible donation of Danish F-16 aircraft can become a reality, Denmark's acting Defence Minister said

Myanmar burns seized drugs worth $446 mn amid rise in illicit trade

The drug burn came as U.N. experts warned of increases in the production of opium, heroin and methamphetamine in Myanmar, with exports threatening to expand markets in South and Southeast Asia

Russian minister Shoigu makes 1st public appearance since mercenary revolt

He's the first of three powerful Russian leaders whose diverging interests led to the Wagner Group occupying a Russian city and marching on the capital to be seen since the revolt ended

Lightning strikes kill 10 as pre-monsoon rains lash Pak's Punjab province

Lightning strikes across Pakistan's eastern Punjab province killed at least 10 people, officials said Monday as heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed the region.

Int'l agencies investigates loss of Titan submersible carrying 5 people

Evidence is being collected in the port of St. John's, Newfoundland, in coordination with Canadian authorities

With Russia revolt over, direction of Ukraine war remain uncertain

Under terms of the agreement that ended the crisis, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led his Wagner troops in the failed uprising, will go into exile in Belarus but will not face prosecution