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Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since start of war

Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine's air force said

Tourists trickling into Afghanistan, Taliban govt eager to welcome them

The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them, Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal said

NYC, San Francisco, others wrap Pride Month with mix of parties, protests

Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and Toronto are among the other major North American cities hosting Pride parades on Sunday

Iranians living in US for decades face arrests amid deportation crackdown

The US Department of Homeland Security won't say how many people they've arrested, but US military strikes on Iran have fuelled fears that there is more to come

Trump's tax, spending cuts bill clears key Senate vote before July 4

The tally, 51-49, came after a tumultuous session with Vice President JD Vance on hand if needed to break the tie

What's inside Trump's 940-page tax, spending bill now before Senate

Trump told Republicans, who hold majority power in the House and Senate, to skip their holiday vacations and deliver the bill by July 4

Senate holds rare weekend vote to meet Trump's tax, spending cuts deadline

Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks

Dozens of anti-govt protesters held after clashes with police in Serbia

The protest by tens of thousands of demonstrators was held after nearly eight months of persistent dissent led by Serbia's university students that have rattled Vucic's firm grip on power

Elon Musk renews criticism of Trump's big bill as it faces key Senate vote

The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country, Musk wrote on X

'Kisses yes, Bezos no': Protests erupt in Venice over Bezos wedding bash

The wedding angered many Venetians, with some activists protesting it as an exploitation of the city by the billionaire Bezos, while ordinary residents suffer from overtourism

At least 1.2 mn Afghans forced to return from Iran, Pakistan this year: UN

Iran and Pakistan in 2023 launched separate campaigns to expel foreigners they said were living in the country illegally. They set deadlines and threatened them with deportation if they didn't leave

Uganda's Museveni seeks 7th term, edging closer to 50 years in power

Museveni, 80, has defied calls for his retirement, as critics warn that he as veered into authoritarianism with virtually no opposition even within his ruling National Resistance Movement party

France bans smoking in parks, beaches, and bus stops for public health

In a country where smoking has for generations been glamorised in cinema and intertwined with the national image, government crackdowns on tobacco use have met resistance

Fireworks for July 4 safe this year, tariff talks may dim them in future

Since most fireworks for July 4 are imported from China, volunteer groups and cities across the US are closely watching trade talks, fearing rising costs could threaten future celebrations

Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win leaves South Asians, Muslims electrified

Mamdani's campaign has piqued the interest of many Indian, Pakistani and other South Asian Americans, as well as Muslims even those who may not agree with Mamdani on every issue

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes

Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate, and have overwhelmingly stood with the president in support of his decision to strike Iran

Appeals court returns peace institute to Trump admin with temporary stay

President Donald Trump issued the executive order in February that targeted the institute and three other agencies for closure in an effort to deliver on campaign promises to shrink the size of govt

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump admin pressure on DEI

The departure of James Ryan, who had led the school since 2018, represents a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration's effort to reshape higher education

World leaders use flattery, patience to handle Trump's erratic diplomacy

World leaders are refining their tactics to build ties with the assertive US president, who leads the world's largest economy and most powerful military, through summits and Oval Office meetings

Netanyahu denies claim that troops have orders to shoot Gazans seeking aid

Palestinians trying to find food have frequently encountered chaos and violence on their way to and on arrival at the aid sites