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Why the US Denied a Request From Mexico for Water
Drought, population growth, and decades of lax treaty enforcement have come to a head as the United States and Mexico tussle over water deliveries.
Day in Photos: Sand Storm in Iraq, Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers, and Nazi Concentration Camp
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Amazon Launches First Satellites for Starlink Rival Kuiper
The satellites are the first of 3,236 that Amazon plans to put into low-Earth orbit as Jeff Bezos looks to move into a market dominated by Elon Musk.
Greece Will Ask European Commission to Allow It to Spend More on Defense
Last month, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen eased fiscal rules to allow EU members to raise a total of $684 million for defense spending.
South Africa’s Status Strengthened by Diplomacy Amid Ukraine War, US Tariffs: Analysts
Amid tariff negotiations with the United States and cease-fire plans for the Ukraine War, South Africa’s president talked with Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy.
Trial in Paris Takes Off for Kim Kardashian 2016 Jewel Heist
In 2016, the ‘grandpa gang’ allegedly tied up Kim Kardashian during Fashion Week and stole millions of dollars in jewelry.
Day in Photos: Heavy Rainfall in India, Blackout in Spain, and Scotland’s Dog of the Year
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Canadians Vote in Pivotal Election, as Trump’s Tariffs, Annexation Talk Loom Large
Trump last week warned he might impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian-made cars and, on election day, once again called for Canada to join the United States.
North Korea Confirms It Sent Troops to Support Russian Forces in Ukraine
Russia said that North Korean soldiers had provided ‘significant assistance’ to its military in retaking the Kursk region from Ukrainian control.
Carney’s Liberals Win Canadian Election
The win secures a fourth consecutive term in government for the Liberals.
Singapore Orders Meta to Block Social Media Posts During Election Campaign
Posts by a Malaysian and Australian citizen have been blocked.
US–Ukraine Minerals Deal Will Not Apply to Past Wartime Assistance, Kyiv Says
‘We have clearly defined our red lines,’ the Ukrainian prime minister said after returning from Washington.
Putin Declares 3-Day Cease-Fire in Ukraine From May 8
The Russian president said it was to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory against Germany in World War II.
French Justice Minister Announces Arrests Linked to Prison Attacks
A wave of attacks in mid-April included prisons being hit with gunfire, and staff cars and homes being targeted with arson attacks.
Gaza Aid Blockade Contested at Int'l Court of Justice
Dozens of nations are set to present arguments as the case begins, but the court will likely take months to issue its ruling.
Houthis Claim US Airstrike Killed 68 Africans at Migrant Detention Center
U.S. aircraft have been hitting targets across Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over the past six weeks to end attacks on a critical sea lane.
Electricity Blackout Hits Large Parts of Spain and Portugal
So far, the causes of the blackout remain unknown, according to local media.
Africa’s Gold Producers Scramble to Capitalize on Soaring Prices
Astronomical price rises are also attracting organized crime groups in Africa, which produces more than a quarter of the world’s gold.
