Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited
World leaders, who had been urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate tensions, once again implored both countries to avoid any taking any
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Air-defence solutions are necessary and possible
Following NATO’s decision to further strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed reserved satisfaction. “We in Ukraine appreciate the efforts
Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030, an executive
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Rough seas were a fitting symbol for this week’s meeting of Group of 7 foreign ministers on the Italian island of Capri.
NATO allies to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU
China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies
BEIJING (Reuters) – China published measures on Friday aimed at promoting overseas investment in its technology sector, in a latest bid to
Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It
Israel Strikes Iran, but Scope Appears Limited: Live Updates
April 18, 2024, 4:49 p.m. ET April 18, 2024, 4:49 p.m. ET A rally in Jerusalem this month calling for the release
For the world’s largest democratic exercise, one village’s polling officers are all women
CHEDEMA, India (AP) — The line was orderly at Government Middle School as people waited patiently to vote, even after one of
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
The last time Indians voted in a national election, in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Street vendors in Mali’s capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during
Israel strikes Iran, according to multiple reports
Explosions were heard in Iran, according to CNN, which cited Iranian state media outlet FARS. There’s still a lack of clarity around
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State
The United States blocked the U.N. Security Council on Thursday from moving forward on a Palestinian bid to be recognized as a
India starts voting in the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs rally against UN resolution on Srebrenica
Several thousand Bosnian Serbs protested Thursday in Banja Luka against a potential UN resolution to declare July 11 an international day to
EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission proposed Thursday to start negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely,
Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem
Nearly 1.5 million teenage girls in some of the world’s poorest countries will miss the chance to be protected from cervical cancer
A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant and with 3 kids
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A girl who was seized from her school along with hundreds others during a raid by extremists ten
Latest Israel, Gaza and Iran News: Live Updates
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and the difficulties faced by aid workers responding to it — goes “beyond
French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday announced measures to crack down on teenage violence in and around schools, as the government
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa
An estimated 20 million people in southern Africa are facing what the United Nations calls “acute hunger” as one of the worst
Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria
Two alleged spies suspected of planning to sabotage German military aid for Ukraine have been arrested in the southern German state of
Thursday Briefing – The New York Times
European leaders visit Israel, seeking restraint on Iran David Cameron, Britain’s foreign secretary, acknowledged that Israel seemed certain to retaliate against Iran,
How South Africa’s former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to
Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate
Mount Ruang, a volcano in Indonesia, erupted on Tuesday, spewing fiery lava and ash thousands of feet into the night sky and
Thailand, New Zealand Agree to Resume Direct Flights
(Bloomberg) — Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air connectivity as leaders of the
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved by the military junta to an unknown location from a
Milei Proposes Encounter With Lula After Mutual Insults
(Bloomberg) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei has extended an olive branch to Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whom he has repeatedly
Israel Will Respond to Iran’s Attack, Cameron Says
For days, Israel’s closest Western allies have pleaded with the country’s wartime government not to risk igniting a wider war by responding
Stowaway snake causes delay for bullet train in Japan
April 17 (UPI) — One of Japan’s famously punctual high-speed bullet trains experienced a rare 17-minute delay when a snake was found
U.S. Restores Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election
When the government of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his country’s opposition signed an agreement in October to work toward free
‘I’m in pieces’ – Israeli hostage’s agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas
A released Israeli hostage whose husband is still being held by Hamas in Gaza has told the BBC she is “screaming” for
Italy’s leader keeps the focus on migration on her fourth visit to Tunisia in a year
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Days after Tunisia’s president insisted that he remains unwilling to let Europe outsource migration problems to his country,
Latest Israel, Iran and Gaza News: Live Updates
Buildings destroyed in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Tuesday.Credit…Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Iran’s attack on Israel has shifted focus from
Old clip showing rocket barrage at night misattributed to Iranian attack on Israel
Iran’s retaliatory attack involving hundreds of missiles and drones aimed at its archfoe Israel has heightened fears of a wider war in
Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman
Record levels of rainfall have brought cities in the United Arab Emirates and Oman to a standstill, with at least 19 people
German and British foreign ministers meet Israeli President Herzog
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron were in Israel on Wednesday for crisis diplomacy talks. Both met
French far right gets youthful vibe with 28-year-old leader
France’s far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset as it scents massive
Why Elections Take So Long in India
When Indians start heading to the polls on Friday, it will be just the beginning of a colossal democratic process. Not until