American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China. Carefully balanced to protect Taiwan’s security and sovereignty …
Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal …
Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, calling them a concession. Naim Kassem urged on Tuesday “indirect negotiations”, usually done through a third …
Brazil says that the European Union has moved to block its animal product exports from September, just days after a mega deal between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the EU on a …
Israel has sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war. The U.S. ambassador to Israel made the announcement Tuesday at an …
Former President Barack Obama has met with U.S. candidate James Talarico in Texas, backing a campaign seen by Democrats one of their best chances of winning in the conservative state. It's still an …
Brazil’s government has launched an anti-organized crime program, allowing $2 billion in spending on public security. The initiative aims to combat arms trafficking, attack criminal finances, …
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lost the first member of his government as he faces pressure to step down following losses in local elections. Junior minister Miatta Fahnbulleh stepped down …
A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas. The report was published Tuesday by the Civil …
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off. Tuesday marked the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate on May 23 with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d’Or prize. The …
A war game scenario by NATO allies involves Sweden facing a threat and Ukraine on hand to advise on drone warfare. The Associated Press witnessed the exercise that reflects current tensions as Russia …
Honduran authorities arrested a powerful former official accused of masterminding the 2024 assassination of an environmental leader Juan López. Adán Fúnez, former mayor of the city of Tocoa, was …
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya. The Africa Forward Summit closed on Tuesday with calls for mutual respect and highlighted a shift …
If any European soccer club deserves some luck to get a lucrative place in the Champions League, it's surely Shakhtar Donetsk. Recent results in the Champions League, plus the Greek and Scottish …
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces. Putin said that the …
Hungary's new Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has been sworn in, marking a shift from Viktor Orbán's administration. Magyar's pro-European Tisza party defeated Orbán’s …
Nigeria's military denies a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend. Amnesty International reported that Sunday's strike hit a market in Tumfa, …
South African authorities have declared a natural disaster due to severe flooding across six provinces. Torrential rains have caused at least 10 deaths and destroyed many homes, especially in …
Asian shares are trading mixed as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with pessimism over worries about surging oil prices and an inflated AI boom. Shares rose in Tokyo and …
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years and will be inaugurated Tuesday for another five-year term. His son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is seen as his likely successor. …