North Korea says its test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were a success. The test-firings Tuesday were another display of North Korea's growing military capabilities as U.S. President …
At least 10 people have died and five are missing after days of pounding rain triggered floods and landslides across central Vietnam, officials said Wednesday. Danang reported six deaths and four …
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending. During a visit to Japan on Wednesday, Hegseth emphasized the urgency of …
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall on south coast of eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm.
In a spot outside Berlin that’s usually a paradise for birdwatchers, volunteers have recovered nearly 2,000 dead cranes in recent days as bird flu has hit the migrating birds hard. Linum, a small …
Polls open across the Netherlands in a knife-edge snap election focused on migration and a housing crisis.
Polling stations across Tanzania have opened for an election marked by concerns from human rights organizations and the detention of opposition members. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seeking a …
Environmentalists fear carbon tax concessions to global oil giants may undermine efforts to shift to cleaner energy. Conservation groups in Singapore are pushing for more transparency on the …
Polls open in Tanzania’s general election as ruling party seeks to extend decades in power.
Pakistan's Information Minister says peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have failed in Istanbul after four days of negotiations. In a post on social platform X before dawn on Wednesday, …
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he cannot run for a third term, citing constitutional limits, despite his interest in staying in the White House. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump …
Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. Forecasters said the storm is expected to make …
South Korea is hosting leaders from major Pacific Rim economies, including the U.S., China, and Japan, for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This year's meeting is overshadowed by …
Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area …
Amnesty International says a U.S. airstrike in April that killed 60 detained African migrants should be investigated as a possible war crime. The call by Amnesty International renews scrutiny on the …
Hurricane Melissa is close to making landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the island in the 174 years since records began. Melissa is a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds of 180 …
About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers have launched a massive raid on criminal gangs in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects while sparking shootouts that left at least 10 people dead. …
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian security forces launched a massive daylong operation on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, setting off fierce gun battles that left dozens dead and many …
Opposition leaders in Cameroon Tuesday contested the results of the Oct. 12 presidential election after the country’s top court declared the world’s oldest leader Paul Biya winner. Security …
Rumors of Venezuela freeing Colombian prisoners gave Diana Tique hope of reuniting with her brother. However, Manuel Tique, a humanitarian worker, was not among the 18 Colombians released Friday. …