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US ships working to build pier for Gaza aid, to cost at least $320 million

A US military official confirmed late last week that the Benavidez had begun construction and that it was far enough off shore to ensure that the troops building the platform would be safe

Taliban working to attract tourists to Afghanistan despite challenges

Foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with vacationing

Antony Blinken presses Hamas to accept new proposal for Gaza cease-fire

One question is whether that will be enough to overcome Hamas concerns over the cease-fire's second phase

Will not step down over party's loss in special elections, says Japan's PM

Instead, Kishida said he will push anti-corruption measures and political reforms.

Missile attack by Houthi rebels damages a ship in Red Sea: Officials

Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the attack on the Cyclades and targeting the US warships in a statement early Tuesday

Top UN court to rule on Nicaragua's plea for Germany to halt aid to Israel

Nicaragua's case is the latest legal bid by a country with historic ties to the Palestinian people to stop Israel's offensive

Donald Trump's hush money trial case: Prosecutors zero in on details

For his part, the former president and presumptive Republican nominee has been campaigning in his off-hours, but is required to be in court when it is in session, four days a week

What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israel worried

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on the social platform X Friday that Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense.

Stop supplying weapons to Sudan's warring parties: US to all countries

Thomas-Greenfield urged the paramilitary forces, known as the RSF, to end their siege of El Fasher and swear off any attack on the city

Columbia Univ suspending Israel-Hamas war protesters for not removing camps

Protest organisers said they were not aware of any suspensions as of Monday evening

Putin likely didn't order death of Russian Oppn leader Navalny, says US

Soon after Navalny's death, US President Joe Biden said Putin was ultimately responsible but did not accuse the Russian president of directly ordering it

Protests over Gaza conflict roils US campuses ahead of graduations

Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel over the large-scale operation in Gaza it says was launched to stamp out the militant Palestinian group Hamas.

US SC rejects Elon Musk's appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla

The justices did not comment in leaving in place lower-court rulings against Musk, who complained that the requirement amounts to prior restraint on his speech in violation of the First Amendment

Likely missile attack by Houthi rebels targets container ship in Red Sea

The attack happened off the coast of Mokha, Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said, without offering any other immediate details

Affluent Americans driving US economy, likely delaying Fed rate cuts

Stock prices, as measured by the S&P 500 index, are about 72% higher than they were five years ago. Home values soared 58% from the end of 2018 through 2023, according to the Federal Reserve

South Korea's President talks to opposition about bipartisan cooperation

The meeting was their first since Yoon took office in 2022 after defeating Lee in the country's closest presidential election.

Teens plotted to buy guns, attack Jews after Sydney bishop was stabbed

Five teens, aged 14 to 17, were charged in a Sydney court on Thursday last week with a range of offenses including conspiring to engage in or planning a terrorist act

Millions of Afghans sought refuge in Pak; Now hiding to evade deportation

The youth is one of at least 1.7 million Afghans who made Pakistan their home as their country sank deeper into decades of war

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; governor issues state of emergency

Nearly 30,000 people remained without power after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The damage was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people.

Biden and Netanyahu speak on Rafah invasion and cease fire talks

The White House said that Biden reiterated his clear position as Israel plans to invade Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah despite global concern for more than 1 million Palestinians sheltering there.