Islamist insurgency flares in Mozambique
“If [the jihadists] knew I was a government official, they would have beheaded me,” Tomas Langa, a civil servant in northern Mozambique,
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What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will travel to North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday to meet with one of
Pro-Palestine students end LSE building encampment
Pro-Palestinian student protesters have dismantled their month-long encampment on the ground floor of a London School of Economics (LSE) building. The group
Tuesday Briefing: Netanyahu Disbands His War Cabinet
Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, dissolved his war cabinet. The move was widely expected after two key
Lack of global schooling costing trillions, UN warns
Excluding children from school education could cost the global community around $10 trillion a year by 2030 if states do not take
The Danish king inaugurates the first element of a road-and-rail tunnel linking Denmark to Germany
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish King Frederik X inaugurated Monday the first element of a future 18-kilometer (11-mile) rail-and-road tunnel under the
Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times
The announcement came seemingly out of the blue on Sunday when it was first publicized via the Israeli military’s English and Arabic-language
Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP’s funeral convoy
Four people, including a pregnant woman, were killed after a vehicle in the convoy carrying the body of the late Malawi Vice-President
Takeaways from the AP investigation into the Palestinian families being decimated in Gaza
BEIRUT (AP) — To a degree never seen before, Israel’s air and ground campaign in Gaza is killing entire Palestinian families. Entire
As China’s Pressure on Taiwan Rises, Departing U.S. Envoy Urges Steady Hand
Near the end of three years as the United States’ chief representative in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk has some parting advice: Avoid panic
Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for
Too much of a good thing? Spain’s green energy can exceed demand
The patchwork plains of Castilla-La Mancha, in central Spain, were once known for their windmills. But now it is wind turbines, their
More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine
Scores of countries at a two-day summit in Switzerland joined Ukraine on Sunday in calling for “dialogue between all parties” to end
Sobering results after two-day Ukraine peace summit ends
The Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland concluded with mixed results, as only 80 of the 93 participating states approved the final declaration
Israel Says It Will Reduce Fighting in Part of Southern Gaza: Latest News
The announcement came seemingly out of the blue on Sunday when it was first publicized via the Israeli military’s English and Arabic-language
Millions in daily struggle to find food as Sudan war rages
Mohanad el-Balal is one of many Sudanese civilians doing everything they can to ward off a devastating famine – and there is
Russian Forces Quash Prison Mutiny Led by Terrorism Suspects, State Media Reports
Russian special forces have quashed a short-lived mutiny at a provincial detention center on Sunday, killing detainees, some charged with terrorism, who
Candidates race into France’s snap legislative poll but one convicted for spousal assault withdraws
PARIS (AP) — Candidates were racing to register before a Sunday evening deadline in snap parliamentary elections that are redrawing France’s political
Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Tens of thousands of Malawians are taking part in a funeral service at the national stadium to pay tribute to the vice-president
On Eid al-Adha, Gazans Find Little to Celebrate
After eight devastating months of war, Muslims in Gaza on Sunday will mark a somber Eid al-Adha, a major religious holiday usually
Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims
“I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can’t, I just can’t.” Like many of the
Israel announces ‘tactical pause’ in southern Gaza military offensive
The Israeli military announced it will conduct a daily “tactical pause” in its activities in the south of the Gaza Strip to
A Restaurant Challenges Venezuela’s President by Selling Empanadas
A car pulled up recently outside a modest restaurant in the state of Guárico in Venezuela’s sprawling savanna. The driver shouted from
Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap
An Iranian convicted in Sweden of war crimes has been freed as part of a prisoner swap between the two countries. Hamid
Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners in a Breakthrough Swap
Iran and Sweden exchanged prisoners on Saturday, breaking a logjam that brought relief to families but also concern over capitulation to Tehran’s
Meloni leaves decision on EU Commission presidency open
Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to wait for the official nomination from the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) in the
Kate, Princess of Wales, Appears in Public for 1st Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, appeared in public on Saturday for the first time since her cancer diagnosis, smiling while riding in a
China wants a fleet of aircraft carriers for pride and power, and it’s building it at a breakneck pace
China’s newest aircraft carrier is a substantial capability jump as it builds a modern blue-water navy. Carriers are important to China’s national
A Tense Debate Erupts at the G7, This Time Over Abortion Rights
The leaders of the G7 had plenty to discuss at their annual meeting in Italy. Two major wars, in Gaza and Ukraine.
Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental seabed
It’s Not Just Russia: China Joins the G7’s List of Adversaries
President Biden was eager to get off the stage at the Group of 7 summit Thursday night, clearly a bit testy after
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday
Israeli Defense Chief Rebuffs French Effort to End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting
As part of any diplomatic settlement with Hezbollah, Israel has demanded that the group withdraw its forces north of the Litani River
A landmark moment in South Africa for a humbled ANC
South Africa once again has a national unity government, 30 years after a similar deal helped stabilise the transition to full democracy
Veteran star remains key to Spain’s Euro 2024 plans
Veteran star remains key to Spain’s Euro 2024 plans Spain kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Croatia on June 15 in
An Italian activist elected to European Parliament has been freed in Hungary, will return home soon
ROME (AP) — An Italian anti-fascist activist was released from house arrest in Hungary on Friday after being elected as a new
Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, in Jerusalem last year.Credit…Maya Alerruzzo/Associated Press Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, said on Thursday that
ANC and DA agree on S Africa unity government
South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has reached a deal with the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) to form
Parisians on TikTok Plead: ‘Don’t Come’ to Paris for the Olympics
“This is a video for anyone that’s coming to Paris Olympics 2024,” a woman says in a clip posted to TikTok. She
UN Security Council demands end to Sudan’s city siege
The UN Security Council has demanded that Sudanese paramilitary forces call off their eight-week siege of El Fasher, a city in Darfur