East Timor’s Challenges Two Decades After Independence
East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half…
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Rubio Visits Israel as Trump Pushes Plan to Expel Palestinians From Gaza
Scholars of international law say President Trump’s proposal for American control of a Gaza without Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing…
A Pro-Ukraine Activist Is Accused by Slovakia’s Leader of Trying to Topple Him
A woman who runs a pro-Ukraine group has been accused by Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia of plotting to…
Shark Bites Tourist Who Was Trying to Take Photo With It
The woman was flown off the island to receive medical care, according to the Turks and Caicos government.
Israel and Hamas Make 6th Exchange, Keeping Cease-Fire Intact for Now
Days after the fragile truce appeared to be teetering, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages as Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners….
Ukraine Rejects U.S. Demand for Half of Its Mineral Resources
President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly faulted the American offer, which is tied to continued aid, because it did not include security…
Man Killed in New York Was Tortured for More Than a Month, Police Say
The remains of Sam Nordquist, 24, a transgender man, were found after he had been reported missing. The district attorney…
Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted
The move, quickly seized upon by his political rivals, was the latest in a series that Javier Milei has made…
Armed Bandits in Brazil Pursue New Loot: Ozempic
Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford…
Adams to Sue Trump Administration Over Clawback of Migrant Shelter Funds
The decision to sue over the $80 million in seized funds comes as the New York City mayor has been…