Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs
Stelco says up to 500 workers could be affected.
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Dutch police arrest suspected member of ShinyHunters, hacking group that claimed to breach FBI jobs site
ShinyHunters recently claimed to have breached the FBI’s jobs website.
US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
Only two other countries have left GRECO before — Russia and Belarus.
As the UN ponders its next secretary-general, many say it’s well past time for a woman to lead
UN report shows at current rate it will take 171 years to achieve gender equality.
US targets Iran’s military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain
Tuesday's action is part of the administration’s Operation Economic Outcast campaign.
Morocco’s king appoints the country’s first woman prime minister
Her government plans to make billions in investments linked to the 2030 men's World Cup.
Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages
The Cuban National Ballet founded in the 1940s is one of the world’s most prestigious...
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home, lawyer says
The eviction led to intense protests and prompted Spain to announce new housing measures.
We’re in this together, Earth’s leaders told each other at the UN. But how does that work, exactly?
This year, the discourse seemed even more urgent than usual.
Taiwan says US arms sales to island are unchanged, but a $14B package remains on hold
Concerns have grown that President Donald Trump might halt these sales.
Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest
Desert rivers surged and usually dry arroyos raged with floodwater.
Russia’s ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge
The new drones fly too fast and high for Ukraine's defenses.
Iran tells the US public that Trump’s war has failed, and other Mideast developments
In the West Bank, Israeli settlers riot to prevent a Palestinian man from returning home.
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
It marks another ratcheting up of Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally.
British police find no explosives but questions remain after arrests near a US-run military base
Five young British men were arrested early Sunday on explosives and terrorism charges.
Iran’s currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country’s economic stability
The currency has repeatedly reached new lows since the war began in February.
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
He is insisting safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on.
US revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor
The administration billed the revocations as part of its efforts to clamp down on corruption.
Residents brace for a possible Russian hybrid attack on Poland’s border with Ukraine
Preparations have brought a new sense of apprehension — and also confusion — among locals.
What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a US-run air base in England used in the Iran war
Investigators are considering possible links to Iran, Russia or militant groups.
Inside Malaysia’s gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted
A durian experience center in Kuala Lumpur offers visitors a taste of the fruit.
What to know as trials over the assassination of Haiti’s president resume in Miami
A squad of gunmen killed Moïse and wounded his wife in an overnight raid at...
Underpaid workers building US Consulate in Milan will split multi-million payout from US firm
Alabama-based Caddell will pay millions to compensate the foreign workers.
Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, and some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down
Polo was a Category 3 storm with top sustained winds of 115 mph.
Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7
The strikes aim to weaken Ukraine's resistance and economy.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The World Health Organization said last week that the country is running out of health...
Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt ‘desire for domination’ driving today’s wars
Leo decided to end his four-day visit to France in Metz.
Trump disputes his ambassador’s account that he asked China’s president if he wanted to buy US arms
The U.S. is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the means to...
US and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
The lists included 1,619 items of U.S. goods entering China.
Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain
Indirect talks were expected to resume on Monday, officials said.
5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there’s a link to Iran
Investigators have not concluded whether the incident is a state-backed attack.
Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi, and other Mideast developments
The Israeli prime minister held an hourlong meeting with the UAE’s president on Sunday.
Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Russia’s top diplomat brushes off meeting with German counterpart.
UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump
The international community is navigating divides about the issue.
From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education
Climate change and conflict are two of the major impediments.
Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
it was mostly focused on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements.
Flood-battered Nepal kicks off festival season with weeklong Indra Jatra as more rain is predicted
Rescuers continue searching for those missing from the August 26 flooding.
New humanitarian players hit UN sidelines in search of galvanizing force to counter aid cuts
There have been sharp declines in funding sent by some of the richest countries to...
Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’
Medical supplies are running low and some health workers have fled.
Final results of Russia’s tightly managed vote give a record high parliament seats to Kremlin party
A massive state media campaign helped the Kremlin strengthen its dominance.
UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations
The blacklist aims to shame businesses with ties to the settlements.
Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Leo raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights.
A month after Nepal-China floods, Ukrainian families still desperate for answers
The floods have killed over 1,400 people in Nepal and China, with over 6,000 missing.
Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says
UNRWA remains Gaza's largest aid provider, playing a key role in health and education.
Blast near Acropolis in Greece injures 2, collapses a building. Local media say gas leak suspected
The explosion occurred in the tourist district of Plaka in Athens.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion
NATO countries have called China a “decisive enabler” of Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump’s economic squeeze
Cuba's top diplomat accused the U.S. of unleashing collective punishment on his people.
Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
The American pope has long affirmed the need for free and independent press.
Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
Forecasters warned parts of the island could see rainfall totals of 10 to 15 inches.
In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country’s rise
Trump’s rare welcome at the airport and events they attended were praised by Chinese state...
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering Thursday.
Protesters of Xi’s policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Protests against Xi continued almost nonstop Thursday during his state visit.
Xi says he’ll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution
The visit has been criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance.
Iran’s foreign minister details new offer to reopen strait, and other Mideast developments
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating as fighting escalates.
Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Canadian synagogue
“Make no mistake, this was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.”
Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
By comparison, some of the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. can take 20 minutes.
A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform
They also want a say in decisions about artificial intelligence and critical resources.
Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive in the coming days at Atlanta’s zoo
Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, will soon be in the U.S.
Pope Leo heads to Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites
This marks the first official papal state visit to France in 18 years.
Hundreds of trucks jam Turkey-Iran border crossing as US blockade pushes trade overland
Truckers report waiting days to cross the border, while rising fuel prices squeeze incomes.
US will make available up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals
The money would help companies buy American equipment and hire U.S. contractors.
OpenAI’s breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from prime minister
No personal information had been accessed, the government said.
Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico’s coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico.
Israel’s Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza ‘the biggest lie of the century’
A mass of delegates walked out of the U.N. General Assembly when he took the...
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting
Iran could yet gain an edge with continued attacks on key oil facilities.
Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the war
Russian strikes continue to target civilian areas, keeping residents on edge.
Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet
The parts were being shipped from Australia to the U.S. when they ended up in...
Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations
Xi is pressing for the world’s two biggest economies to work more closely together.
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN, and other Mideast developments
An EU official said just 1 billion of the 71 billion euros required to rebuild...
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be … Greenland
Greenland is no longer the subject of foreign policy decided by its former colonial rulers.
Colombia’s president sends troops to a Caribbean city after an outburst of violence
The president has vowed to crack down on illegal armed groups.
Afghan female cyclist wins silver at Asian Games after disguising herself as a man to train
“I want to show the Afghanistan women in the world that ... we can have...
Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created
One key question about AI is: Who should control life-and-death decisions — human or machine?
Son of Israel’s ambassador to US seriously injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said in a social media post that Neria Leiter “needs a miracle."
Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015
Over the past decade, China has gained capabilities to counter the U.S.
Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts
Russia gets its turn Saturday to address the assembly.
Argentina’s leaderless opposition struggles to unite against Milei’s reelection bid
The fight over Peronism's future has implications beyond Argentina.
Prince Harry warns that AI chatbots may be more dangerous than social media for young users
Harry said that the technology is “more persuasive, more intimate, and more powerful."
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them
Aid cuts have weakened disaster monitoring in the Himalayas, affecting programs like SERVIR-Hindu Kush Himalaya.
Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction
The Israeli military has expanded its control of Gaza and occupies 60% of the territory.
A nation renamed stands up at the UN: ‘Say our name. Naoero.’
The nation, a small island of about 12,000 people, announced the renaming in August.
Pope praises US radio and TV preacher Fulton Sheen as an inspiration ahead of his beatification
The American pope grew up listening to Sheen's religious lessons on radio and television.
Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms sales
China has pressed Washington to halt the arms sales.
ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia commander of torture
Detainees endured inhumane conditions at the prison in the capital, Bangui.
What to know about the agreement signed by President Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland
The agreement allows the U.S. to expand its military presence in Greenland.
Pakistani airstrikes target Afghanistan after Islamabad accuses Kabul of drone attacks
An Afghan government spokesperson said the airstrikes killed four civilians.
Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
“The human resources gap is one of the biggest gaps.”
Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours, sources tell AP
The rapid advance allowed the Houthis to threaten Saudi oil exports.
Rome’s Colosseum closes for two days after a worker plunges to his death
The 22-year-old worker fell while installing cabling for an illumination project.
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s UN address
Zelenskyy met on Tuesday with President Donald Trump.
This year’s El Nino-driven heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths, group says
The group warns that poorer countries will bear the heaviest toll.
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence
Here are few moments that will likely get attention in delegates' home countries.
In defiant speech, Pezeshkian calls out Trump and says Iran will fight ‘until our last breath’
The day before, Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic.
Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico’s southwest
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says the hurricane is not expected to come onshore.
Trump welcomes China’s Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce
China’s leader is making his first state visit in more than a decade.
Iran’s president delivers defiant UN speech, and other Mideast developments
He said his people had been the “victims of terrorism” at the hands of the...
Is it ‘killer robots’ or ‘super intelligence’? At the UN, leaders see both
The UN Security Council plans to address AI controls.
Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries
Belleville police identified the man as Sean Ward of Quinte West.
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
He emphasized the need for NATO to avoid overreacting as Putin aims to provoke them.
Priests, nuns march to Vatican to demand end to ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The “Priests Against Genocide” network was born in August 2025.
