Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians on bicycles Tuesday, hospital officials…
Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong security case
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of…
Russia’s oil revenue is starting to dwindle, due to sanctions over the war in Ukraine
Oil and gas exports have sustained Russia’s finances throughout its war against Ukraine. But as the fourth anniversary…
What to know about Takaichi’s policies after her big election win
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s big election win paves the way for her ruling party…
Thai PM Anutin’s party on course for victory in general election | Elections News
With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead. Listen to this…
North Korea to hold key party congress in late February
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will convene a major political conference later this month, the country’s…
Thailand holds early election with 3 main parties vying for power
BANGKOK (AP) — Vote counting was underway in Thailand’s early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way…
Hawkish Japanese prime minister hopes for big win as polls open
TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give…
Tropical storm leaves 8 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (AP) — A tropical storm set off flooding and a landslide in the southern…
Global Teacher Prize awarded to Indian activist for slum education
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers…
Americans are especially concerned about politics, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup,…
Trump says he talked with China’s Xi about Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation…