Indonesian leader starts working in new capital despite construction work and lack of facilities
PENAJAM PASER UTARA, Indonesia (AP) — Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo started work Monday from the new presidential palace in his country's ambitious new...
Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in presidential elections
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in Sunday's...
Blinken says US has ‘serious concerns’ about announced result of Venezuelan election
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States has ‘serious concerns’ about the announced result of Venezuela’s hotly contested...
UK’s new Treasury chief says previous government ‘covered up’ financial turmoil ahead of election
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Treasury chief is alleging that the previous government covered up the dire state of the nation’s finances, as she...
5,000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation efforts led by Kim,...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwest North Korea were rescued in airlifts and other evacuation work...
President Milei renews his vow to scrap export taxes as Argentina’s powerful farmers get...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Addressing crowds of struggling farmers in flat caps and home-knit sweaters who helped vault him to power but have...
Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin...
The Latest: Venezuela chooses between another presidential term for Maduro or a big change
Venezuelans are voting in a presidential election whose outcome will either lead to a seismic shift in politics or extend by six more years...
Iran’s supreme leader endorses reformist Pezeshkian as new president. He takes oath Tuesday
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as president, allowing the reformist politician and heart surgeon to take...
Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for an apartment in...