Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries
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Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places
Japan records bigger exports and imports in April, despite oil supply concerns
Japan has reported its exports soared nearly 15% in April from a year earlier as its trade remained robust despite worries over supplies of oil and gas due to the war in Iran
Cuba secured its independence on May 20, 1902, but the island doesn't celebrate it. Here's why
Cuba's independence on May 20, 1902, isn't celebrated by its socialist government
Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC
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Holy deception: Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star never set foot in a seminary
A calendar featuring close-ups of young, handsome priests has been a popular Rome souvenir for two decades
Mexico City airport races to finish $500M renovation as the 2026 World Cup nears
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport is a chaotic construction site
Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their respo...
Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland
Venezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically based
Venezuela’s government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasons
In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance
Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary
Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary
US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill
U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military
Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities
Indonesia is tightening control over its globally important natural resources, with new regulations requiring exports of key commodities like palm oil, coal and iron alloys to be handled by state enterprises
Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge
The U.K. government has quietly eased some sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs
Shanghai restaurant knife attack injures 3. China calls it isolated incident
A knife attack at a restaurant in Shanghai has injured three people, including two Japanese citizens
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter amid drone alarm
Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations Wednesday after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru, injuring 27 people and damaging some buildings
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
The U.K. government has quietly eased some sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs
President Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out rickshaws
In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”
Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation on energy and other issues in Beijing visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing
Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey
Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake
Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas
Israel’s finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank
Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
Torrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate
Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for peace
Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm
The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza plans to ask the United Nations Security Council to press Hamas to disarm
Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for peace
Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump’s visit to Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China
28 killed in a drone strike on a market in Sudan’s West Kordofan, rights group says
A local rights group says a drone strike on a market in central Sudan has killed 28 people and wounded dozens more