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The Taliban reject Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

Jalalabad, Afghanistan — The Taliban government on Sunday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base, four years after America’s chaotic...

Malawi’s Former President Mutharika Takes Early Lead in Election Against Incumbent Chakwera

Lilongwe, Malawi — Former President Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in Malawi’s closely watched presidential election, provisional results from one-quarter of the...

UK, Australia, and Canada Recognize Palestinian State; Israel Condemns Decision

LONDON/TORONTO/PNG — Britain, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move driven by frustration over the Gaza war and...

Modi Urges Indians to Cut Dependence on Foreign Goods

New Delhi, India - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renewed his call for Indians to reduce reliance on foreign-made goods and strengthen the...

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

Washington, USA - A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sunday will be levied per...

Vietnam wins Russian-hosted Intervision song contest after US singer drops out at last minute

Moscow, Russia - Vietnam was crowned the winner of the Russian-hosted Intervision song contest in the early hours of Sunday morning after the Australian-born...

Russia hits Ukraine with barrage of drones, missiles, kills 3, Kyiv says

Kyiv, Ukrain - Russia unleashed a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, killing three people, injuring dozens more, and damaging infrastructure and...

Brazil’s health minister skips trip to UN assembly due to visa limitations from Trump administration

Sao Paulo — Brazil's health minister said on Friday he will not attend the United Nations' General Assembly in New York next week because...

Thai king endorses prime minister anutin’s new cabinet appointments

Bangkok, Thailand - The king of Thailand has approved the new 36-member cabinet of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the final step to form...

Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact

Dubai, UAE — Pakistan’s defense minister says his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new...

More than 70 killed in attack by Sudan paramilitary in al-Fashir, Sovereignty Council says

Khartoum, Sudan – More than 70 people were killed when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone strike on a...

Death toll from tanker truck explosion in Mexico City rises to 22

Mexico City, Mexico - The death toll from an explosion involving a tanker truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Mexico's capital has climbed...

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