Ten undernourished cheetah cubs held in captivity for months and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Laurie Marker, …
China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect its status as the world's second-largest economy. It also wants to challenge the …
The Ukrainian air force says Russia has launched one of its biggest drone and missile attacks this year at Ukraine.
Uganda agrees deportation deal with the US on condition that deportees should not have criminal records.
A baby bottle, a squeaky toy and a schoolbag are among items that have surfaced from a mass grave site in Sri Lanka’s formerly war-torn northern region, along with 141 human skeletons including …
SULUKI VALLEY, Lebanon (AP) — A convoy of armored vehicles carrying French peacekeepers barrels through southern Lebanon. Last year’s war between Israeli forces and Hezbollah left villages …
A New Zealand soldier, who pleaded guilty to attempted espionage, has been sentenced Wednesday to two years in military prison followed by discharge from the army. His guilty plea Monday marked the …
An Israeli military official says the country’s top generals have approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of Gaza’s most densely populated areas. Speaking on the condition of …
A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is sailing into Amsterdam for a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history. Vessels from all over the world left the North Sea …
New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging aircraft, including helicopters from the United States. Officials unveiled the package Thursday, citing …
Pope Leo XIV has asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine. He issued the special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation. During …
Banks in Thailand are being required to limit online transfers to as little as $1,500 a day in a move that aims to protect customers from losing money to scams. Criminal networks engaging in …
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada says police have arrested 13 people allegedly involved in killing two of her staff members in May. Brugada announced the arrests on Wednesday. She plans to provide …
A funeral has been held in Italy for a young Palestinian woman who died there after being evacuated from Gaza. Last week's death of the 19-year-old has exposed Italians to the plight of Palestinians …
Israel has given final approval for a controversial settlement project that could cut the occupied West Bank effectively in two. Palestinians and rights groups worry it will destroy plans for a …
Brazil’s federal police say messages found on the telephone of former President Jair Bolsonaro show he once wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum. Bolsonaro is awaiting a Supreme …
Dignitaries at a steel-cutting ceremony in Finland have marked the start of work on a new Canadian icebreaker to be named the Polar Max and aimed at bolstering Arctic defense. The event marked the …
U.N. counterterrorism experts warn that Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe. They told a …
Brazilian police accuse former President Jair Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina seeking asylum.
Guatemala has granted temporary humanitarian status to 161 Mexicans who fled across the border seeking refuge from organized crime. The Guatemalan Immigration Institute said the group includes 39 …