The congressional delegation shows Washington has no plans to ease tensions with China

Moscow denies Ukrainian claims that Russia has been shelling the plant, which has been under Russian control since March

EU wants Iran to make decisions

Taiwan responded to China's new white paper on the island that emphasizes the goal of 'peaceful reunification'

Israel's bombardment in Gaza killed 48 Palestinians, including 17 children

The ministry said Russian tourists shouldn't visit Crimea unless they want an 'unpleasantly hot summer break'

Turkey's parliament could block Sweden and Finland from joining NATO if they don't cooperate on extradition

At a conference in Copenhagen, 26 countries agreed to give Ukraine $1.5 billion, but more funds are expected to be raised

The trip has drawn criticism from Taiwan's president and her party, the Democratic Progressive Party

US, Iran mull final test

The paper says China will only use force if 'external forces' cross 'red lines'

Pelosi says the US can't allow China to establish a 'new normal' in its drills around Taiwan, which are a consequence of her visit to the island

Artillery pounds airport, threatens ceasefire

Russia says the blast was the result of an accidental ammunition explosion and is investigating the cause

It was the second time the US bombed Somalia within a month, signaling an escalation in the war