Syrian government forces have taken over the al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, a site the U.S. military has run for years. Syria’s Defense Ministry says the handover happened in coordination with U.S. …
Iraq is questioning thousands of Islamic State suspects who have been transferred from prisons in northeastern Syria as it's preparing to put some of them on trial for brutalities and crimes …
A new photography exhibition in Milan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. “REHEARSAL — Before the Applause,” presented by …
European allies at NATO are putting on a brave face as the United States steps back from its leadership role at the alliance. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not attend Thursday’s gathering …
Switzerland will hold a referendum on a proposal to cap the rich Alpine country’s population at 10 million. Proponents of the initiative include the anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party, which …
An Albanian actor is asking the government to stop using her face and voice for its “AI minister” without clear consent. On Thursday, Anila Bisha tells The Associated Press she never agreed to …
Louis Vuitton’s Dutch business has agreed to pay 500,000 euros in an out-of-court settlement after prosecutors linked the fashion house and luxury goods maker to a money laundering case. Dutch …
Two Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid arrive in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis.
European Union leaders are gathering in Belgium as the bloc argues over how to stand up to pressure from the United States, China and Russia. They are meeting Thursday in a session meant to shape …
India’s defense ministry says a government panel has cleared a major step toward buying more Rafale fighter jets and P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. On Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council gave …
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych is set to test Olympic rules by racing in a banned helmet that honors Ukrainians killed in the war with Russia. The men’s skeleton event starts on Thursday, and …
China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released new guidelines on Thursday …
Bulgaria’s president has appointed a central bank official as interim prime minister to steady politics and run another snap election. On Thursday, Iliana Yotova picked Andrey Gyurov, a deputy …
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is close to ending a four-day visit to Australia that brought comfort to Sydney’s Jewish community following a recent antisemitic mass shooting. Herzog visited …
A shelter in Cambodia, the only one of its kind, is overwhelmed as workers flee scam compounds in the country. The Caritas shelter, previously funded by the U.S., is struggling with limited …
Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Washington is …
A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States. The strike Thursday disrupted some public services and …
Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych 'did not consider any form of compromise' before Winter Games ban, IOC says.
Ukraine skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says he has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics amid helmet dispute.
Roses fade and chocolate melts. Sometimes, as the songs go, love stinks, love bites and love hurts. Ahead of Valentine's Day, how can we get the love part right with anyone we care about — romantic …