Finland and Sweden asked to join the trans-Atlantic military alliance last year in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Blinken said the US condemns ‘the Kremlin’s continued attempts to intimidate, repress, and punish journalists and civil society voices’

China has repeatedly warned US officials not to meet Tsai, viewing it as support for Taiwan’s desire to be seen.

Search and rescue operations resumed at sunrise, despite warnings of severe weather and possible tornadoes in a number of states.

Under the new law, ships have to sail to port ‘without delay’ after a rescue, rather than remain at sea.

Four people were missing as search and rescue teams combed through the destruction looking for survivors after the storm struck.

"Make no mistake: the United States does not … seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act.

“I am honored to be here today in the East of our country, in Donbas. I am really grateful to.

The US president said in his Nowruz message his country still stands by Iran’s women and all the people of.

Putin met the Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the Deputy Commander of Russian military operations in Ukraine.