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Russia declares emergency in flood-hit areas as evacuation efforts continue

Russia's government has declared on Sunday flood-hit areas in the Orenburg region a federal emergency, state media reported.

Israel pulls troops from southern Gaza, plans to clear Hamas from Rafah

Israel for weeks has vowed a ground offensive in nearby Rafah. But the city shelters some 1.4 million people more than half of Gaza's population

UN court takes up case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel in Gaza

Nicaragua has asked the court to hand down preliminary orders known as provisional measures, including that Germany immediately suspend its aid to Israel

Safety issue: Toyota to oversee model certification at subsidiary Daihatsu

Toyota Motor Corp. will take a leadership role in various areas, including product development and procurement, said Masahiro Inoue, who took the helm of Daihatsu in March

Will China flood globe with EVs? Here's what's behind latest US-China fight

Concerns are growing not just in the US but also in Europe and Mexico that China will seek to bolster its own struggling economy with a wave of exports that could undercut factories overseas

US denounced Hong Kong's national security law but its actions remain muted

The US needs to respect China's sovereignty and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and should not disrupt, still less interfere, in the process, said spokesman Wang Wenbin

US Presidential polls: Trump to declare his position on abortion today

He told reporters last week he would make a statement soon after being asked about Florida's six-week abortion ban going into effect

Commonwealth Games Federation to announce new 2026 host next month

The CGF on Monday said it was keeping the proposals confidential. Victoria state lawmakers last July withdrew from plans to host the 2026 Games in three regional hubs, citing escalating costs

S Korea launches 2nd military spy satellite as tensions with N Korea rise

South Korea's second spy satellite was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday evening local time, which was Monday morning in Seoul

Brazil SC justice to probe Musk over fake news and alleged obstruction

Musk will be investigated for alleged intentional criminal instrumentalisation of X as part of an investigation into a network of people known as digital militias who allegedly spread fake news

Drone attack on Russia's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increases accident risk

In a separate statement, the IAEA confirmed physical impact of drone attacks at the plant, including at one of its six reactors. One casualty was reported, it said

US lawmakers propose new rules to protect personal data, strengthen privacy

While the proposal has not been formally introduced and remains in draft form, the bipartisan support suggests the bill could get serious consideration

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 yrs after accelerated approval: Study

In a new study, researchers found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval do not demonstrate such benefits within five years

US-China relationship on more stable footing, but more can be done: Yellen

After focusing on trade and economic issues for the first two days of her visit, Yellen turned to the broader US-China relationship in the meeting with Li, one of China's top leaders

Mexico severs ties with Ecuador after cops arrest politician from embassy

Ecuadorian police late Friday broke through the external doors of the embassy in the capital, Quito, to arrest Jorge Glas, who had been residing there since December

Man arrested for setting fire at Bernie Sanders' office; motive unclear

The building's interior suffered some damage from the fire and sprinklers that doused the area with water, but no one was hurt. Sanders, an independent, was not in the office at the time

Iran warns Israel that its embassies not safe after deadly Damascus strike

Israel has been preparing for an Iranian response to the strike without directly acknowledging its involvement. The remarks by Gen

US-China relationship on 'more stable footing' but more can be done: Yellen

They also agreed to start exchanges on combating money laundering. It was not immediately clear when and where the talks would take place

Local elections in Poland test PM Tusk's new govt after 4 months in power

Runoff votes will take place two weeks later, on April 21, in cases where mayoral candidates do not win at least 50% of the vote in Sunday's first round

Iranian commander renews vow to revenge Syria strike that killed 2 generals

Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's joint chief of staff, told mourners gathered for the funeral of Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahdi that Iran will decide when and how to stage an operation to take revenge