Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore’s government said Friday that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24…
At least 9 wounded in Taipei smoke grenade and knife attack
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — At least nine people were injured in an indiscriminate smoke grenade and knife attack…
Putin tells news conference that Kremlin’s military goals will be achieved in Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow’s troops were advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine,…
Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tension…
Carney says U.S.-Canada trade deal unlikely to happen in near future
Open this photo in gallery: Carney says issues on steel, aluminum and other sectors will be rolled into…
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet…
A sunrise crowd gathers at Bondi Beach in solace and defiance after a massacre
SYDNEY — In the first full day of opening since a mass shooting driven by antisemitism killed 15…
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to…
EU to limit asylum cases from 7 countries including Colombia, Egypt and India
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday said it would drastically reduce asylum claims from seven nations…
EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, European Commission says
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery…
British baker’s critique of Mexican bread sparks social media outrage
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of…
Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah disarmament deadline looms
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon on Thursday as…