U.S. allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows an initial deal to end the Iran war. The French-British-led plan includes removing …

KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand. Maintenance at Vajiralongkorn …

A depot on World War II’s infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced from beneath a reservoir where the site has remained underwater for decades. Researchers have raced to western Thailand for the …

A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 20 people in the capital Kyiv. Strikes on Monday set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at …

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach. The city has traditionally …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife. The nature of the alleged investigation was unclear Monday morning. …

President Donald Trump is heading to the French Alps on Monday for the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. The deal is a big one for …

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women. China’s U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong, whose country …

Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade. Surgeries are delayed, and kidney dialysis treatments are disrupted. Children with cancer face a higher risk of death, …

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show. The 2-year-old duck dressed in Mexico’s national colors became an internet sensation during …

Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending. Israel Katz’s remarks were the …

The sibling owners of a Santo Domingo nightclub will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter after a roof collapse killed 236 people. A judge ruled Monday that Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners …

An opposition figure in Uganda was detained on the orders of the army chief, who later threatened to inflict “hurt and pain” against him. Erias Lukwago was taken from his house Monday by soldiers …

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91. The pianist and composer, formerly known as Dollar Brand, passed away in Germany after a short illness. …

The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy. But oil won't simply start flowing through the key shipping artery the way it …

Shares have soared in Asia after a deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul gained more than 5% early Monday. Oil prices fell more …

Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin …

Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him, his wife over unspecified claims.

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century. Christie's auction house announced Monday that this is the first copy …