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Residents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget them
Read full article: Residents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget themThe remote Amazon island of Santa Rosa is at the center of a territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia.
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
Read full article: Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remainThe second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February.
Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy in second White House meeting with Trump
Read full article: Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy in second White House meeting with TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gushed with gratitude toward President Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting.
Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshore
Read full article: Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks but expected to stay offshoreHurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical force winds.
Italy's Ventina glacier has melted so much geologists now can only monitor it remotely
Read full article: Italy's Ventina glacier has melted so much geologists now can only monitor it remotelyItaly’s Ventina glacier in northern Lombardy has melted so much due to climate change that geologists can no longer measure it the way they have for the past 130 years.
India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Read full article: India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild tiesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China's top diplomat and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the countries' relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed powers.
South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan
Read full article: South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in SudanThe top U.N. human rights body has accused both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces of detaining tens of thousands of people without charge since Sudan’s civil war began in 2023.
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says
Read full article: A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN saysThe U.N. humanitarian office says a record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
Kim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warship
Read full article: Kim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warshipNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned South Korean-U.S. military drills and vowed to expand his nuclear forces rapidly.
Police chase anti-government protesters in Serbia as president pledges crackdown
Read full article: Police chase anti-government protesters in Serbia as president pledges crackdownThousands of anti-government protesters have marched again in Serbia with baton-wielding police chasing them in downtown Belgrade, prompting Serbia’s president to renew a pledge to crack down on the demonstrators.
What to know about Bolivia's election that elevated a centrist shaking up the political landscape
Read full article: What to know about Bolivia's election that elevated a centrist shaking up the political landscapeOne candidate is Rodrigo Paz, a conservative centrist senator and son of a neoliberal ex-president who is pitching himself as a moderate reformer.
Bolivia gears up for first-ever presidential runoff, ending years of 1-party rule
Read full article: Bolivia gears up for first-ever presidential runoff, ending years of 1-party ruleWith the last campaigns only one day in the rearview mirror, Bolivia’s political world has delved into preparations for an unprecedented runoff election that will reveal the extent of a centrist senator’s unexpected traction in the presidential vote.
Hamas accepts an Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000
Read full article: Hamas accepts an Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza that would still need Israel’s approval.
Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words
Read full article: Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new wordsThe Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words including slang terms like “skibidi,” pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, "tradwife" and "delulu."
What to know about Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia from Ukraine over a decade ago
Read full article: What to know about Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia from Ukraine over a decade agoRussia’s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014 was quick and bloodless, and it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War.
A timeline of territorial shifts in Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: A timeline of territorial shifts in Russia's war on UkraineRussia’s troops are continuing their slow war of attrition in eastern and northern Ukraine, even as the conflict enters a pivotal phase with a series of high-level meetings that are part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for peace.
Ethiopian migrants face kidnappings and death, leaving behind heartbroken families
Read full article: Ethiopian migrants face kidnappings and death, leaving behind heartbroken familiesFor young Ethiopians hoping for a better life, trying to get to Europe or the Middle East is fraught with the dangers of kidnappings, extortion and sometimes death in the shipwrecks while making sea crossings.
South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats
Read full article: South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threatsSouth Korea and the United States began their annual large-scale joint military exercise on Monday to better cope with threats by nuclear-armed North Korea.
Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial
Read full article: Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trialA Hong Kong court is hearing final arguments in the national security trial of former Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai.
Cloudbursts are causing chaos in parts of India and Pakistan. Here's what they are
Read full article: Cloudbursts are causing chaos in parts of India and Pakistan. Here's what they areCloudbursts are causing chaos in mountainous parts of India and Pakistan, with tremendous amounts of rain falling in a short period of time over a concentrated area.
Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals
Read full article: Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivalsConservative activist Laura Loomer complained on social media about children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioned how they got visas.
Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Read full article: Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy saysA U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the war.
Serbia's populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots
Read full article: Serbia's populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riotsSerbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has announced tough measures against anti-government protesters following days of riots challenging his rule.
Bolivia heads to a presidential runoff as 2 decades of left-wing dominance ends
Read full article: Bolivia heads to a presidential runoff as 2 decades of left-wing dominance endsEarly results in Bolivia's presidential election show the country headed for an unprecedented runoff following a vote in which a dark horse centrist, Sen. Rodrigo Paz, drew more votes than the right-wing front-runners, although not enough to secure an outright victory.
Israel's growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests
Read full article: Israel's growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protestsIsraeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza have attempted to shut down the country in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war.
With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice
Read full article: With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making niceThe Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval masterpiece depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England, is set for a new chapter.
Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district
Read full article: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern districtOfficials say rescuers have recovered dozens more bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in a northwestern district of Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274, as authorities defended their response to the flooding and said they did not need any foreign help at this point.
Bolivia heads to the polls as its right-wing opposition eyes first victory in decades
Read full article: Bolivia heads to the polls as its right-wing opposition eyes first victory in decadesBolivians have headed to the polls for a pivotal election that could end the long reign of the leftist Movement Toward Socialism party.
The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back
Read full article: The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing backThe future of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies with implications for security in the Middle East.
Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war
Read full article: Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long warPresident Donald Trump walked into a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin pressing for a ceasefire deal and threatening “severe consequences” and tough new sanctions if the Kremlin leader failed to agree to halt the fighting in Ukraine.
In letter to Putin, US first lady asks him to consider the children in push to end war in Ukraine
Read full article: In letter to Putin, US first lady asks him to consider the children in push to end war in UkraineMelania Trump took the unique step of crafting a letter that calls for peace in Ukraine, having her husband President Donald Trump hand-deliver it to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their Friday meeting in Alaska.
Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police, set fire to party offices
Read full article: Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police, set fire to party officesAngry protesters have set fire to the offices of Serbia’s governing populist party in a western town and clashed with police in the capital Belgrade in another evening of violent protests shaking the Balkan country.
Brazil's former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical exams
Read full article: Brazil's former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical examsFormer President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest Saturday for medical exams in Brasilia.
Summit puts Putin back on the global stage and Trump echoes a Kremlin position
Read full article: Summit puts Putin back on the global stage and Trump echoes a Kremlin positionIn a summit meeting marked by red carpets, handshakes and military flyovers, President Vladimir Putin made his first trip to the United States in a decade and was greeted warmly by President Donald Trump.
Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit landForecasters say Erin has exploded into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean.
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump reversed course in the wake of his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and now says an overall peace agreement is the next step in ending the war in Ukraine, rather than the ceasefire the American has long championed.
100 days of Pope Leo XIV: A calm papacy that avoids polemics is coming into focus
Read full article: 100 days of Pope Leo XIV: A calm papacy that avoids polemics is coming into focusPope Leo XIV is marking his first 100 days in office, showing a mix of continuity with and change from Pope Francis' papacy.
Pakistan's monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come
Read full article: Pakistan's monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to comePakistan officials said rain-related incidents have killed at least 220 people in a northwest district.
Far-right Israeli minister posts a video of his confrontation with an imprisoned Palestinian leader
Read full article: Far-right Israeli minister posts a video of his confrontation with an imprisoned Palestinian leaderA video widely circulated on Friday shows Israel’s far-right national security minister admonishing a Palestinian leader face-to-face inside a prison, saying Israel will confront anyone who acts against the country and “wipe them out.”.
Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea
Read full article: Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China SeaAustralia has launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving over 3,600 personnel in live-fire drills and a beach assault near the South China Sea.