Brazil scrambles as U.S. tariff deadline looms, talks stall
By Luciana Magalhaes, Lisandra Paraguassu, Bernardo Caram and Ana ManoSAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil is scrambling to avert punishing 50% U.S. tariffs in a week's time, bu...
How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
PARIS (AP) — France's bold decision to recognize the state of Palestine could help to shift conversations about the future of the Middle East, even if it's unlikely to...
US-led forces kill senior IS leader in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A raid by U.S.-led forces in northwestern Syria on Friday killed a senior leader in the Islamic State militant group, the U.S. military said Frid...
India's Modi announces credit worth $565 million to the Maldives and launches free trade talks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during a visit to the Indian Ocean archi...
Violence in Mexican state of Sinaloa continues one year after 'El Mayo' Zambada's arrest in US
Culiacan, Mexico (Reuters) -The street vendor said the few tourists who still visit Culiacan no longer look for posters of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and accus...
World Drowning Prevention Day: Tips for water safety this summer
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It will be another hot and humid day, and one of the best ways to beat the heat during the summer is to go swimming.Friday is World Drowning Pr...
French court upholds some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s legal protections while approving possible future warrants
PARIS (AP) — French court upholds some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s legal protections while approving possible future warrants....
Thailand says it agrees in principle with Malaysian ceasefire proposal
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's foreign ministry said on Friday it agrees in principle with a Malaysian proposal for a ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces and wil...
How a Philippine Court Handed Duterte Family Another Victory
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she speaks during a press conference in Manila, Philippines, on Feb. 7, 2025. Credit - Basilio Sepe—APThe Philippines...
Why has France decided to recognise Palestinian statehood?
France's President Emmanuel Macron hopes that his country formally recognising a Palestinian state in September will encourage other countries to follow suit, according...