U.S. climate change diplomat John Podesta and Chinese climate diplomat Liu Zhenmin will hold official talks for the first time when the former visits Washington in May 2024.
The White House has voiced concern over reported involvement of the Indian intelligence service in two assassination plots in Canada and the United States.
Since the onset of the war with Russia in 2022, approximately 30 Ukrainian men have lost their lives while attempting to flee Ukraine to avoid military service.
India expressed concern and protest after people attending a Canadian event addressed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland.
The Taliban faces criticism for depriving women of human rights at a U.N. meeting, though no Taliban representatives attended because they are not recognized by the U.N.
World Central Kitchen is resuming operations in the Gaza Strip following a temporary halt after seven of its workers were killed in an Israeli air strike.
Jens Stoltenberg, chief of NATO, visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to admit that the military alliance fell short of their promises of arms to Ukraine, but reaffirmed commitment to the cause.
A senior Russian security official has warned that Russia could retaliate against any U.S. seizure of its frozen currency reserves by seizing the assets of U.S. citizens.
President Zelenskyy has voiced the urgent need for faster delivery of U.S. weapons to Ukraine, saying that small amounts had begun to arrive but were inefficient.
18 people have been confirmed dead after a bus crash on the outskirts of Mexico City on Sunday. 14 people were killed instantly, while another four died in the hospital.
Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.
Russia's defense minister has voiced the need for Russia and its allies in Asia to expand joint military exercises, citing what he perceives as a direct threat from the U.S.
The Biden administration plans to implement new restrictions on firearms exports to limit their diversion to criminal groups and drug cartels, officials say.
The U.S. and some European countries are considering confiscating frozen Russian assets and using them to fund Ukraine. Russia said it was considering downgrading U.S. ties in response.
A Russian official claimed that the United States was forcing Turkish Airlines to prevent Russians from flying into Mexico, but provided no evidence for the accusation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new rules governing meals served at public schools that will go into effect over the next few years, including sugar and sodium limits.
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said that, if elected, he would guarantee the freedom of political prisoners and the return of those exiled.
The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans for up to twelve auctions of offshore wind development rights by 2028, with four scheduled for this year.
In U.S. college towns, booking a hotel room for graduation day can be challenging. Prices skyrocket as demand surges, leaving parents feeling exploited.
The same day that Iran launched its attack on Israel, it also launched a crackdown on dissent within its own borders and flooded the streets of Tehran with morality police.
The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and efficacy.
U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii to discuss sharing the cost of maintaining American troops in South Korea. The U.S. delegation is led by Linda Specht.
Six Georgian opposition parties appealed last week for mass protests against a bill on "foreign agents" which they say aims to block the South Caucasus country's path towards the European Union and NATO.
Top Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Monday warned of potential consequences of the passing of the "REPO Act" by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Russia has responded to the approval of a new $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives, saying that it won't make an impact.
The G7 leaders heard from the Ukrainian foreign minister as they discussed how to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion, as well as tensions between Israel and Iran.
The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.
A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.
Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.
Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.
The U.S. and Italy have agreed to collaborate in combating the dissemination of misinformation and fake news by foreign governments, according to officials.
Counting began on Thursday in the Solomon Islands following a national election, with electoral officials seeking a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital.
Ukrainian military officials allege Russian forces have increasingly used riot control agents that are illegal to use in war under the international Chemical Weapons Convention.
French organizers of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings have announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the event.
A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.
Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has voiced concerns about a U.N. resolution supporting full membership for the Palestinian Authority.
Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.
The Biden administration plans to reject the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in northern Alaska. The rejection is expected later this week.
Two California aquariums are addressing the issue of stranded sea otter pups found along the state's coast each year by pairing them with surrogate mothers.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia and China to halt their support for North Korea, saying that it shields the country from sanctions.
The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.
Human Society International's study of five Chinese fur farms found them to have poor conditions and high risk of developing diseases that could transfer from animals to humans.
China's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, has voiced the importance of maintaining national security in Hong Kong to ensure its development.
The World Bank reports half of the world's poorest countries are getting poorer as the income gap between them and the world's richest countries grows for the first time this century.
A key town along the border between Thailand and Burma has been fought over by the Burmese military and the rebel forces, who recently captured it and have successfully defended it.
A Microsoft software developer reportedly uncovered a deliberate act of sabotage within a program, sparking alarm among tech leaders and U.S. government officials.
Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.
Raymond Greene, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo, is set to become the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan this summer.
Russia has seen a spike in men signing contracts to join the military following the Moscow concert hall attack where a gunman killed at least 144 people.
Extreme weather hits China's southern Jiangxi province with rare typhoon-like winds that have killed at least 7 people and 552 individuals have been evacuated.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has accused the country's allies of not providing enough air defense or extra Patriot systems to fight off the Russian missile attacks.
In central Mexico, a mayoral candidate from the ruling party was murdered during her campaign event after requesting security protection, which was not provided.
Greece has approved the purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from a U.S. defense contractor. The deal is part of Greece's efforts to modernize its military.
Researchers have linked a rare gene variant involved with controlling the shape of cells to the development of the brain asymmetry known for determining a dominant hand.
Voters in Florida will have the chance to vote for or against the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state following a referendum on the November ballot
The 71-year-old Argentinian-Israeli Luis Har, a hostage who was freed in a special forces operation in Rafah, Gaza, reflects on his captivity, rescue and the lasting effects thereof.
A Japanese government panel recommended implementing fiscal policies that respond to rising prices and strengthening growth instead of continuing a "crisis-mode" approach.
Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.
The U.S. Interior Department has approved the eighth commercial-scale offshore wind project. It is scheduled to be built off the coast of Massachusetts.
A Nigerian swimmer named Akinrodoye Samuel sought to raise awareness of mental health issues by swimming the length of the longest bridge in Lagos, nearly 7.45 miles.
The White House plans to renew its push in April to convince Congress to extend an internet subsidy program utilized by millions of American households.
Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, underwent her annual medical exam with encouraging results, veterinarians said.
For young Gazan Arabs, life is terrible. There are scarcely any jobs, even for those with higher degrees. Positions are filled not on merit, but on the applicant’s connections to Hamas, or Fatah, or to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Corruption is colossal, siphoning off billions that ought to have gone to all of the people, […]
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