South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours. The South African Foreign Ministry said it was expelling Ariel Seidman, …
Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional, an outcome …
The U.N. says Houthi rebels in Yemen have removed U.N. equipment and assets from unstaffed offices in Sanaa. The removal, which happened Thursday, included telecommunications equipment and vehicles. …
Iran's foreign minister says his country is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions but that there are no concrete plans for talks with the United States. Abbas Araghchi spoke on Friday in Istanbul, …
Carlos Alcaraz has overcome possible cramps and injury to defeat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open. This victory makes him the youngest man to reach the finals …
The Dutch politician set to become the Netherlands' next prime minister says concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions in Greenland are “a wake-up call” for Europe. Rob …
Judith Chernaik, an American writer in London, started the Poems on the Underground project 40 years ago. She wondered if poetry could enlighten and inspire subway riders. Millions of London …
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a new agreement with Syria's central government to stabilize a ceasefire. The deal aims to integrate the SDF and government forces. Security …
The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024. The reopening, …
Ukraine is waiting to see if Russia will pause attacks on its power grid. U.S. President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt as Ukraine faces severe …
Thailand’s top diplomat says a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace. The plan, proposed in 2021 by the regional …
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy, just …
The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board is holding a special session to discuss risks to nuclear safety in Ukraine as concerns mount that relentless Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure pose an …
Six Iranians spoke to The Associated Press about the protests in Iran, describing a renewed sense of hope even with a bloody crackdown on demonstrators. The Iranians said they demonstrated and …
Denmark has unveiled a deportation reform under which foreigners who are convicted of serious crimes, like aggravated assault and rape, would be expelled. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Friday …
The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs. Now, it faces a new challenge: a stronger euro against the dollar, which could impact exports. …
Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces. For a second day, …
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are just one week away and United Nations and Games organizers are urging a 7-week global Olympic truce, calling for a pause in wars worldwide. Rooted in ancient …
Pakistan's military says 41 insurgents have been killed by security forces during two separate raids in the country's southwest. The military said Friday that 30 insurgents were killed during the …
Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group in a Syrian camp are hoping for amnesty after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led forces guarding them. The Associated Press reports that …