Military airstrike on gem mining town kills at least 21 in Myanmar
BANGKOK — An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on the town of Mogok, the center of the Southeast Asian…
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza as Israelis urge mass protest over war
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel announced Saturday that it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to…
Trump greets Putin with a red carpet. Ukrainians feel betrayed.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In Kyiv, Ukrainians living under near daily Russian bombardment watched with astonishment as their…
Summit puts Putin back on the global stage and Trump echoes a Kremlin position
In Alaska, President Vladimir Putin walked on a red carpet, shook hands and exchanged smiles with his American…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
North Korean leader’s sister denies removal of front-line speakers
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday dismissed…
Oxfam and other aid groups says Israel’s rules are blocking aid to Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s rules for aid…
US and Philippines discussing possible deployment of more missile systems,
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the…
Trump’s nod to Europe on a future peace force for Ukraine vastly improves its chances of success
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow vital U.S. backup for…
North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin discuss war efforts against Ukraine
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a…
Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home
KAMRIENG, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as…
Tensions rise again as Thai soldier injured by landmine near Cambodia border
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s army warned that it may have to “exercise the right of self-defense” in response…