China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official…
Israel considers ramping up airstrikes on Syria after terror raid turned into deadly skirmish, killing 13
Israel is considering expanded military operations inside Syria after an IDF raid targeting a terror suspect turned into…
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey’s religious leaders
ISTANBUL, Turkey — ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t…
This African nation built its development on diamonds. Now it’s crashing down
GABORONE, Botswana — In a village outside Botswana ’s capital, Keorapetse Koko sat on an aging couch in…
Canada’s GDP rebounds in third quarter, but trade numbers mask broader weakness
Open this photo in gallery: Transport trucks carry cargo containers at the port in Vancouver in 2023. Canada’s…
Israeli forces in southern Syria open fire, killing 13, officials and residents say
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli forces raided a Syrian village and opened fire when they were confronted by…
Pope Leo XIV travels to historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity
IZNIK, Turkey — IZNIK, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV traveled Friday to join Orthodox patriarchs in commemorating…
Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer’s death
ROME — Italy’s fashion house Armani said on Friday that it has appointed a new board whose role…
Epic tales and star power: How Tollywood is reshaping Indian cinema
HYDERABAD, India — A fast-rising parallel film industry in India is competing with Bollywood’s musicals and action-packed films…
Wolf filmed using tools ‘exactly the way humans do it’ in possible wildlife breakthrough: expert
A wolf was filmed pulling bait out of a submerged crab trap — with some experts howling with…
Victims identified in DC National Guard shooting, investigation underway
Trump says vetted asylum seeker accused in DC attack ‘went cuckoo,’ pledges others will be deported President Donald…
Deloitte allegedly cited AI-generated research in a…
A Canadian government-commissioned Deloitte health care report that cost one province nearly $1.6 million contains potentially AI-generated errors,…