NATO readies military plans to defend against bruised but unbowed Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s armed forces are bruised but by no means beaten in the war in Ukraine, a top NATO military officer said Monday, as...
International center opens to help hold Russian leadership accountable for aggression in Ukraine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international center opened Monday at the Hague to support those building cases against senior Russian leaders for the crime of...
UN chief urges maritime nations to chart course for net zero shipping emissions by 2050
LONDON (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Monday for maritime nations to agree on a course for the shipping industry to reduce its...
Prize-winning Ukrainian writer dies of injuries suffered from Russian missile attack on restaurant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Prize-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was among those killed by a deadly Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant frequented by journalists...
US recommends Americans reconsider traveling to China due to arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. is recommending Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions. No...
French rioting appears to slow 6 days after teen’s death in Paris suburbs
PARIS (AP) — Unrest across France sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old appeared to slow overnight after six nights. In all, according to the...
An explosion in a downtown Tokyo building has injured four people, according to media reports
TOKYO (AP) — An explosion at a building in Tokyo’s commercial district of Shimbashi on Monday shattered windows and spewed smoke, according to media reports. Police...
Stock market today: Asian shares rise on optimism over Wall Street rally
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after a rally on Wall Street driven by reports that showed inflation abating, assuaging fears over the...
The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near...
The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near...