KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power
Visited 1 times, 1 visit(s) today

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according to data released Thursday. The January-March data released by the government, covering a period during which the Iran war began, was better

At a time when Pakistan is in focus in the context of sensitive diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US, a familiar question has come into focus: Who is spearheading the mediation in Islamabad? US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir. (White House/ File photo) Former Information Minister Fawad
Mark Mobius, who put emerging markets on investors’ radar with on-the-ground insights over more than four peripatetic decades, has died. He was 89. FILE PHOTO: Mark Mobius, executive chairman at Templeton Emerging Markets Group, speaks during the SALT conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Richard Brian/File Photo (REUTERS) He died today, according

BANGKOK (AP) — Have you “become Chinese”? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have taken over social media with posts enthusing about how they’re embracing Chinese ways of life. Videos proclaiming users are “Chinamaxxing,” or “in a very Chinese time of their lives” — namely by drinking hot water with boiled goji berries, eating

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the US has formally sought a ceasefire extension, stressing that negotiations remain “productive and ongoing,” and said the next round of US-Iran talks will very likely be held in Pakistan again, underscoring its role as the sole mediator. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt smiles as Small

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any

By Steve Holland and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran. “We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money

April 15 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of combat operations integrating drone warfare with infantry and pointed to successes it said had been achieved in retaking territory from Russian forces in the south of the country. “A new model of warfare is being introduced, drone-assault units

{‘ap_id’: ‘f45619d7ea3050bd4b1cdd9c3881ca2b’, ‘byline’: ”, ‘ap_version’: 2, ‘apProducts’: [{‘product_id’: 42430, ‘station’: ‘wbbm780’, ‘section_front’: ‘news/world’, ‘name’: ‘AP Top News – International – Stories’}, {‘product_id’: 42430, ‘station’: ‘wben’, ‘section_front’: ‘news/world’, ‘name’: ‘AP Top News – International – Stories’}, {‘product_id’: 42430, ‘station’: ‘kcbsradio’, ‘section_front’: ‘news/world’, ‘name’: ‘AP Top News – International – Stories’}, {‘product_id’: 42430, ‘station’: ‘1010wins’, ‘section_front’: ‘news/world’,

Massive explosions and flames tore through one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries in Victoria late Wednesday night, with emergency crews battling a major fire at the facility that supplies about 10 percent of the country’s fuel. An aerial photo taken on April 4, 2026 shows the Geelong Oil Refinery, one of two oil refineries

new video loaded: At Least 9 Killed in Second School Shooting in Turkey in 2 Days 0:46 A student opened fire at a middle school in southern Turkey, killing at least nine people and wounding several others, officials said. By Christina Kelso April 15, 2026 What the Iran War Means for China 1:38 Vance Gets

Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israel and the US share “identical goals” in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Israel, US goals ‘identical’; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu The Israeli prime minister said the US has been keeping Israel updated on its contacts with Iran and reiterated that both nations seek the removal

new video loaded: U.S. Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Appears to Hold transcript Back transcript U.S. Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Appears to Hold The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be working on Wednesday, as marine trackers reported no Iran-linked ships entering or exiting the strait since the blockade began on

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism before the end of the year. “I’m optimistic,” Rutte told reporters following a Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Berlin, while acknowledging that burden-sharing

AMSTERDAM, April 15 (Reuters) – The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday. “Drones play a crucial role on the modern battlefield. Ukrainians deploy them with incredible skill to repel the incessant Russian attacks,” she said after meeting her counterparts from

FRANCE Picasso painting won A Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday that he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. “How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organizers called him following the draw

TIME released its list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’ on Wednesday, naming Pope Leo, US President Donald Trump, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, among others. Trump and Mamdani are among the top leaders in the TIME influential list. (Bloomberg) The list included other global leaders like Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary

With less than a month to go until polling day, check whether you are eligible to vote in the 2026 local elections Local elections will take place on Thursday May 7(Image: PA) Local elections will be taking place across the country on Thursday May 7, and millions are expected to make their way down to

The circumstances of his death are currently unclear. The local election in a ward of Bury has been cancelled after the death of a Reform UK candidate. Victor Hagan was due to stand in his local area in Moorside on Thursday May 7, but has suddenly passed away. The circumstances of his death are currently

Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, told The Associated Press it was committed to complying with Australia’s social media ban. (Unspalash/Representational