admin Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China ‘threat’ rhetoric
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments…
When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million
Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud. His paintings of her in the…
Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese
The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the…
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict. On Friday, Lebanese and…
Trump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on moving forward with Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to…
Kenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding…
Takeaways from AP report on how the war in Gaza is driving a rise in early marriage
Israel’s military campaign and the mass displacement in Gaza have fueled an increase in early marriages. Official data show a…
Destitute from war, a mother in Gaza made a fateful choice and gave her young daughters in marriage
The war in Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinians has helped fuel an increase in marriages of young girls.…
WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak.…
Rescuers work to drain flooded Laos cave to free 5 villagers and search for 2 still missing
Rescuers in Laos are trying to drain water from a flooded cave to free five villagers trapped for more than…