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July 23, 2024
Russian Internet Pioneer Handed 2-Year Prison Sentence

One of Russia's Internet pioneers has been sentenced to two years in prison on charges of abuse of office that he has rejected.
July 21, 2024
Biden Endorses Kamala Harris To Replace Him In 2024 Presidential Race

Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of color to serve as the vice president of the United States. A former lawyer, state attorney general, and senator, Harris has now had almost four years to prove herself on the national and international stage.
July 16, 2024
Romanian Court Reimposes Travel Ban On Andrew Tate, Brother As They Await Trial

Internet influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will no longer be allowed to leave Romania as they await trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, following a July 16 court ruling.
July 16, 2024
Kaspersky To Shutter U.S. Operations After Its Software Is Banned By Commerce Department

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on July 16 said it would shut down all of its operations in the United States after the Commerce Department banned the use of the company's software in the country.
July 14, 2024
China, Russia Start Naval Drills, Days After NATO Says Beijing Enables Ukraine War

Chinese and Russian naval forces on July 14 kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China, the official news agency Xinhua reported, days after NATO allies called Beijing a "decisive enabler" of the war in Ukraine.
July 13, 2024
Trump Rushed Off Stage After Incident At Campaign Rally

Secret service agents surrounded former U.S. President Donald Trump and escorted him off stage after loud sounds were heard during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. Trump's staff told news outlets that the former president was safe after the incident.
July 10, 2024
Biden Says NATO Is 'Stronger Than Ever' As Alliance Marks 75th Anniversary

NATO leaders gathered in Washington on July 9 to celebrate the alliance's founding 75 years ago. U.S. President Joe Biden said NATO is ready to meet the challenges it now faces, including Russia's war in Ukraine, as he announced a new donation of air defense systems for the embattled country.
July 04, 2024
Kremlin Says Modi Visit Set For July 8-9

The Kremlin on July 4 said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
July 04, 2024
Iranian-Born Norwegian Man Convicted Of Oslo LGBT Festival Attack Gets 30 Years

An Iranian-born Norwegian man was found guilty of terrorism on July 4 in a 2022 attack on an LGBT festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
July 02, 2024
UN Experts Say Russia Violated International Law By Imprisoning U.S. Reporter Gershkovich

UN human rights experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him “immediately.”
July 01, 2024
UN Group Demands Release Of Ex-Pakistan PM Khan

A UN rights group on July 1 called for the immediate release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he had been detained "arbitrarily in violation of international laws."
July 01, 2024
Pakistani Christian Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy

A court in Pakistan sentenced a Christian man to death on July 1 for sharing what it said was hateful content against Muslims, his lawyer said, adding that he will appeal the verdict.
July 01, 2024
18 Inmates Escape Prison In Pakistan-Administered Kashmir

Eighteen inmates, including some on death row, have escaped from a prison in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir after overpowering a guard with a pistol, Pakistani officials said on July 1.
June 28, 2024
NATO Summit Held Amid Ukraine Deadlock, Potential Political Turmoil In U.S. And Europe

NATO leaders will meet in Washington on July 9-11. The war in Ukraine will again dominate discussions, but elections in France and a potential return to power by Donald Trump will also be on the minds of delegates. RFE/RL's Rikard Jozwiak reports.
June 28, 2024
What Happens With NATO And Ukraine If Trump Is Reelected In November?

What will happen with NATO and Ukraine if Donald Trump gets reelected as U.S. president in November? This question will be on NATO leaders' minds as they gather for a summit on July 9-11. RFE/RL's Rikard Jozwiak reports. Online:
June 25, 2024
Hungary's 'Sovereignty Protection' Office Launches Investigation Into Transparency International

A Hungarian authority tasked with defending the nation's sovereignty against foreign influence has launched an investigation into the Hungarian branch of anti-corruption organization Transparency International.
June 24, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court To Take Up Hungary's Bid To End Lawsuit Filed By Holocaust Survivors And Heirs

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on June 24 to intervene for the second time in a dispute between Hungary and Holocaust survivors who want to be compensated for property confiscated from them during World War II.
June 18, 2024
Scores Hospitalized With Botulism Symptoms In Russia; 3 Arrested

Russian authorities detained three people on June 18 in connection with a suspected botulism outbreak, a move that comes as 169 people have been hospitalized thus far with the rare disease, most of whom are from Moscow.
June 16, 2024
Ukrainian Peace Summit Wraps With Pledge To Invite Russia To The Table

An international summit has ended in Switzerland with countries agreeing to the principles of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia and a pledge to invite Russia to a second international conference.
June 15, 2024
International Summit Debates Ukrainian Peace Deal In Russia's Absence

Delegates from some 100 states and organizations arrived in Switzerland on June 15 for a two-day peace summit for Ukraine. Ahead of the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said there would be no peace unless Ukraine made major territorial concessions and remained outside NATO.

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