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Argentina asks to join Nato as Prez Milei seeks to boost ties with the West

The request came as NATO's Deputy General Secretary Mircea Geoana held talks in Brussels on regional security challenges with visiting Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri

IMF's Georgieva warns of global economic concerns including inflation, debt

She said countries could help their economies by slashing bureaucratic red tape and getting more women into the job market

US, UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel

We will continue to deploy our sanctions authority to counter Iran with further actions in the days and weeks ahead," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement

Prince William returns to duties for 1st time since Kate's cancer diagnosis

In a video message released that day, Kate asked for time, space and privacy as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis

Indonesia under tsunami alert as country witnesses big volcanic eruptions

Indonesia, an archipelago of 270 million people, has 120 active volcanoes

US envoy vows support for Japanese families abducted, taken to N Korea

Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the comments on Thursday as she began her visit to Tokyo by meeting with the families of those kidnapped

UN agency helping Palestinians seeks support against Israel's demands

The clash over UNRWA follows Israeli allegations that 12 of the agency's 13,000 workers in Gaza participated in the surprise Oct. 7 Hamas attack into southern Israel

Germany nabs 2 for spying for Russia, planning sabotage against Ukraine aid

A judge on Wednesday ordered Dieter S. kept in custody pending a possible indictment. Alexander J. was due to make a closed-doors court appearance on Thursday

Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change

"Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are environmental voters," Ramakrishnan said

Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial faces pivotal stretch

Seven jurors have been picked so far, including an oncology nurse, a software engineer, an information technology professional, a sales professional, an English teacher and two lawyers

China and Indonesia ministers call for immediate, lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Wang blamed the United States for holding up ceasefire resolutions at the UN

Vinicius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League QF match vs City

The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.

Man City knocked out of Champions League 2024; Real Madrid seals SF spot

The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have dominated after a 4-3 win Wednesday on penalties at Etihad Stadium.

Polish Prez Duda latest leader to visit Trump as allies eye possible return

Duda's visit comes a week after Trump met with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, another Nato member and key proponent of supporting Ukraine, at the former president's Florida estate

What's inside $95 bn House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Here's a look at what is in the bills that Johnson hopes to pass by this weekend

Arizona's Democrats to bring proposed repeal of abortion ban to a vote

The move by the Senate came after Republicans in the Arizona House, for the second time in a week, blocked attempts on Wednesday to bring a repeal bill to a vote

Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger: Lebanon

The suspicion by Lebanon's security agencies that the crime could be the work of Israeli agents comes at a time when Lebanon's southern border region has been rocked by ongoing clashes

EU leaders mull sanctions against Iran, Zelenskyy pleads for more support

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his EU counterparts in Brussels to adapt and expand sanctions against Iran

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela amid no fair presidential polls

It's unclear what impact the snapback would have on Venezuela's long floundering oil and gas industry or whether it will pressure Maduro to offer a more level electoral playing field

Britain's plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits hurdle in Parliament

The House of Lords inserted amendments into the Safety of Rwanda Bill, sending it back to the lower House of Commons in a process known as parliamentary ping-pong