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Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East

Israel has been fighting wars on several fronts in the Middle East since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked communities in the country in

Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East
Europe|Political|World

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest

Hungary's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive

The Turkish Cypriot leader said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes

The U.S. mission told China and Canada it was ready to confer with its officials in Geneva after those two countries filed trade disputes in response to new tariffs, World Trade

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that fresh Israeli strikes that have killed hundreds of Palestinians were not a "one-day attack" and that the military

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"
Americas|Crime|Education|Travel|World

Parents of Pittsburgh student missing in Caribbean seek death certificate

The parents of an Indian-born student from a U.S. university who went missing earlier this month from a popular tourist resort in the Dominican Republic

Parents of Pittsburgh student missing in Caribbean seek death certificate
Environment|Europe|World

Heavy rains hit Spain for third consecutive week, hundreds evacuated

Heavy rains hit Spain for a third week in a row on Tuesday, with at least two people missing and hundreds evacuated in the southern region of Andalusia, where several rivers had

Heavy rains hit Spain for third consecutive week, hundreds evacuated
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president

Istanbul University said on Tuesday it had annulled the degree of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival over irregularities, dealing a blow to the opposition days before

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president
Europe|Political|World

Europe must be included in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy says

Europe should be included in Ukraine peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on his arrival in Helsinki on Tuesday, as U.S.

Europe must be included in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his economic officials on Tuesday not to freeze the Russian economy as if it were in a "cryotherapy

Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani plays for LA Dodgers in rare game in Japan

Thousands of fans clustered inside and outside the Tokyo Dome for the Major League Baseball season opener. Ohtani mania has grabbed Japan as LA Dodgers star player makes a rare appearance playing in his home country. CNN's Hanako Montgomery was at the venue speaking to fans.

Shohei Ohtani plays for LA Dodgers in rare game in Japan
MidEast|Political|World

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, Palestinian health authorities said,

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries

Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Health|MidEast|World

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized
MidEast|Political|World

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territory

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting
MidEast|Political|World

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire

As Israel resumes heavy strikes in the Gaza Strip, escalating Israeli attacks in south Lebanon have killed five Hezbollah members in the last few days, according to security sources

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure

FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El Salvador

FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe

Al Shabaab militants targeted Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a bomb attack on his motorcade as it was traveling through the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, the

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Meloni questions wisdom of responding to U.S. tariffs with EU tariffs

The European Union needs to be pragmatic and seek common ground on tariffs with the United States to avert a trade war, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on

Meloni questions wisdom of responding to U.S. tariffs with EU tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Russia preparing for confrontation with Europe, EU's von der Leyen says

Russia is preparing itself for a confrontation with European democracies as the United States shifts its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, European Commission head Ursula von

Russia preparing for confrontation with Europe, EU's von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Sports|World

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer

Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator

The return to hostilities in Gaza must cease and humanitarian aid and commercial essentials be allowed to enter the embattled territory, the emergency relief coordinator for the United

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator
MidEast|Political|World

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Israeli strikes on the southwestern city of Daraa, which it said killed and injured civilians.

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa
Americas|Health|Political|World

Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says

Countries, including the United States, cutting down funding for life-saving global health projects could jeopardize vaccination programs that protect

Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending
Crime|Europe|World

Three believed dead in Switzerland as plane from Denmark crashes

Three people are believed to have died when a plane originally from Denmark crashed on Monday evening in Switzerland, police from the eastern Swiss canton of Graubuenden said on

Three believed dead in Switzerland as plane from Denmark crashes
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news
MidEast|Political|World

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?
Asia|Business|Sports|World

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

A timeline of the legal wrangling and deportation flights after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act

An extraordinary legal showdown took place last weekend over President Donald Trump’s invocation of an 18th-century wartime act to deport hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador

A timeline of the legal wrangling and deportation flights after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act
Europe|Political|World

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Sports|World

Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different

The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual MLB game

Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

AI is turbocharging organized crime, EU police agency warns

The European Union’s law enforcement agency is warning that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies across the 27-nation bloc as it becomes intertwined with state-sponsored destabilization efforts

AI is turbocharging organized crime, EU police agency warns
Europe|Political|US|World

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
Europe|Political|World

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns

The U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday that unprecedented cuts in donor funding this year will force it to scale back or shut down projects around the world,

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns
Europe|Political|World

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention

NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines due to the

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention
Business|Health|Political|Technology|World

Gates warns White House he can't fill shortfalls in US global health funding

Bill Gates is personally lobbying Trump administration officials to keep funding health programs worldwide, from childhood vaccination to HIV

Gates warns White House he can't fill shortfalls in US global health funding
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin tells Russian business not to count on fully free trade even if Western sanctions are eased

President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders on Tuesday not to count on fully free trade or movement of capital being restored in the event of Western sanctions on Russia

Putin tells Russian business not to count on fully free trade even if Western sanctions are eased
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process

A major party in South Sudan's coalition government said on Tuesday it had suspended its role in a key element of a 2018 peace deal as relations between its leader Riek Machar and

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia

Western companies that "slammed the door defiantly" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage

Israel's sudden onslaught of air strikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
Arts|Europe|Political|World

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time

Graphic artist Victoria Lomasko’s journey highlights how censorship has intensified in Russia.

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

India asks US to list Sikh group as terrorist organisation, Indian source says

India has asked the U.S. to list a Sikh separatist group as a terrorist organisation, an Indian government source said on Tuesday, more than a year after the U.S.

India asks US to list Sikh group as terrorist organisation, Indian source says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% in 2024 in strong rebound from financial crisis

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% last year, official data showed on Tuesday, beating forecasts, and marking a strong rebound from the country's worst financial crisis in

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% in 2024 in strong rebound from financial crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties

India and New Zealand aim to sign a free trade agreement in the next two months, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday, a move that could

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Police evict hundreds of migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months

French police raided a theatre in central Paris at dawn on Tuesday, briefly using tear gas to evict more than 400 migrants who had been squatting

Police evict hundreds of migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

UK PM updates Trump on efforts of 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has updated U.S.

UK PM updates Trump on efforts of 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats

Organised crime gangs are turning to AI-powered scams and payment systems to target victims, allowing them to rapidly and more cheaply scale up operations globally and making them harder

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats
MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was horrified by Israeli strikes on Gaza which Palestinian authorities say have killed hundreds of people, threatening the complete

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights

Russia sees big prospects to work with the United States, including in the space sector, and expects to hold talks with Elon Musk soon about flying to Mars,

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing rare earth projects with US companies, CEO says

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing the development of rare earth deposits in the country and wants to partner with U.S. companies, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing rare earth projects with US companies, CEO says
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted
Africa|Crime|Science|World

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia lawmakers set to pass amended bill allowing more military in government

Indonesia is set to pass contentious revisions to a military law this week that will allow armed forces personnel to hold more civilian posts, a move that has triggered concern in

Indonesia lawmakers set to pass amended bill allowing more military in government
Europe|Political|World

OSCE head urges Bosnia's leaders to respect constitutional order

SARAJEVO - The chairperson of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Elina Valtonen, on Tuesday urged rival leaders in Bosnia to respect constitutional order and engage in talks to

OSCE head urges Bosnia's leaders to respect constitutional order
Asia|Political|World

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US

Taiwan will deepen military cooperation with the United States including intelligence sharing and holding joint tabletop exercises, the island's defence ministry said

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US
MidEast|Political|World

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Russia expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday over Israel's latest airstrikes on Gaza and said it condemned any actions that led to civilian deaths.

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports

The administration of U.S.

Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
Asia|Crime|World

Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says

Despite a weeks-long multinational crackdown, scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working

Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says
Americas|Crime|Education|Political|World

USAID suspension shutters Colombia programs, endangering FARC peace deal

The global suspension of USAID funding is shuttering peace and anti-gang programs in Colombia's most impoverished places, endangering implementation of

USAID suspension shutters Colombia programs, endangering FARC peace deal
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns

U.S. tariffs will inflict significant harm on the U.S. economy as other countries hit back with "high tariffs" on American goods, Chinese state media warned, leaving the door open

US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns
Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|MidEast|Travel|World

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert
Political|Sports|World

IOC President Thomas Bach discusses Russia and Vladimir Putin

Thomas Bach, the outgoing President of the International Olympic Committee, speaks exclusively to CNN Sports' Amanda Davies about the Russian doping scandal and his relationship with Vladimir Putin.

IOC President Thomas Bach discusses Russia and Vladimir Putin
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump’s plan to take control of the Panama Canal meets resistance. Investors are spooked

Trump’s plan to take control of the Panama Canal meets resistance. Investors are spooked

Trump’s plan to take control of the Panama Canal meets resistance. Investors are spooked
Political|Sports|US|World

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world
MidEast|Political|World

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war

The relative calm of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come to an abrupt end with Israel launching dozens of attacks on targets across the Gaza Strip

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city a day after communal clashes that were sparked by protests by Hindu nationalist groups demanding removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler

Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb
MidEast|Political|World

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says

Israel has expanded and consolidated settlements in the occupied West Bank as part of the steady integration of these territories into the State of Israel, in breach of international

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin and Trump to speak between 1300 and 1500 GMT about Ukraine and bilateral ties

Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will hold a phone call between 1300 and 1500 GMT on Tuesday to talk about settling the Ukraine conflict and normalising relations between

Kremlin says Putin and Trump to speak between 1300 and 1500 GMT about Ukraine and bilateral ties
MidEast|Political|World

Israel strikes kill five people in Gaza, local medics say

An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian men in Gaza on Monday as they tried to gather firewood, medics said, with no sign of progress in renewed talks on

Israel strikes kill five people in Gaza, local medics say
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia to question more than 500 citizens freed from Myanmar scam centres

Indonesia will question hundreds of its citizens arriving in the capital on Tuesday after they were rescued from online scam compounds in

Indonesia to question more than 500 citizens freed from Myanmar scam centres
Asia|Political|World

Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China to meet in Tokyo on Saturday

The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China will hold a meeting in Tokyo on Saturday in the first such talks since 2023, the

Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China to meet in Tokyo on Saturday
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea tightens security for opposition leader over suspected plot, Yonhap reports

South Korean police started on Tuesday providing additional security for the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, after lawmakers had warned of a potential assassination

South Korea tightens security for opposition leader over suspected plot, Yonhap reports
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Kyiv was not the obstacle for a peace deal with Russia and believes it can achieve just and lasting

Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation

Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Asia|Political|World

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US and Taiwanese statements

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered the airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island between Sunday and Monday

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US and Taiwanese statements
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through 'realism and pragmatism'

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said President Donald Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through “realism and pragmatism,” in remarks Tuesday before the U.S. leader speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through 'realism and pragmatism'
Asia|Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday she had raised with China concerns over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler

Authorities clamped indefinite curfew on parts of the Indian city of Nagpur after more than a dozen police officers were hurt in clashes sparked by a Hindu

India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler
MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with U.S.

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says
Asia|Political|World

South Korea's firebrand pastors flock to impeached president's cause

When South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, expected in coming days, few will be watching more closely - or be watched more

South Korea's firebrand pastors flock to impeached president's cause
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon's deal to sell Panama Port assets

Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock Inc. John Lee was speaking during a news briefing after Beijing’s Hong Kong affairs office reposted newspaper commentaries critical of the deal between the constortium and CK Hutchison...

Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon's deal to sell Panama Port assets
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hedge funds, pharma CEOs on list of attendees for China business summit

Dozens of foreign CEOs will visit Beijing this month for a flagship business conference and some will meet with President Xi Jinping, as China seeks to attract

Hedge funds, pharma CEOs on list of attendees for China business summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

All eyes on Trump-Putin talk, and then on cenbank deluge

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A phone call between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is on markets' radar this morning as the U.S.

All eyes on Trump-Putin talk, and then on cenbank deluge
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

US official blames South Korea's watchlist status on mishandling of lab data

The U.S. energy department put South Korea on a watchlist because visitors to its laboratories mishandled sensitive information, Joseph Yun, the acting

US official blames South Korea's watchlist status on mishandling of lab data
Asia|Business|Political|World

'Bullying' claims and China scrutiny ramp up pressure on CK Hutchison

Hong Kong is opposed to "bullying tactics" by foreign governments, the city's leader said on Tuesday when asked about conglomerate CK Hutchison's port deal with U.S.

'Bullying' claims and China scrutiny ramp up pressure on CK Hutchison
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says

North Korea condemned recent U.S. strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

At least 12 dead after Honduras plane crashes into the water after takeoff

A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, authorities said,

At least 12 dead after Honduras plane crashes into the water after takeoff
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?

With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv’s European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets

The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?
MidEast|Political|World

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

Israel unleashed a new wave of strikes on Gaza, ending a break in fighting during which 33 Israeli hostages were returned in return for the release of nearly 1,800 Palestinian prisoners

How many hostages are left in Gaza?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News

The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News' "Hannity

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News
MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall
Americas|Crime|Health|World

Gunmen attack convoy evacuating medical staff after aid group in Haiti temporarily shutters hospital

Doctors Without Borders says that four of its vehicles came under fire while they evacuated staff from a hospital in Haiti’s capital as gang violence surges

Gunmen attack convoy evacuating medical staff after aid group in Haiti temporarily shutters hospital

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