Kenya bans protests in the capital over security concerns and lack of leadership
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya on Thursday have banned protests in the capital indefinitely citing a lack of leadership that would ensure...
The Latest | Israeli minister’s visit to Jerusalem holy site puts pressure on cease-fire...
A leading far-right figure in the Israeli government visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday, a move that threatened cease-fire talks to end...
North Korea launches balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea resumed flying balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea on Thursday, the South's military said, days after...
Student protesters vow ‘complete shutdown’ in Bangladesh as clashes continue
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police clashed Thursday with student protesters attempting to impose a “complete shutdown” in Bangladesh’s capital, following days of violent confrontations...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second...
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis and polarization as...
Far-right Israeli minister visits sensitive Jerusalem holy site, a threat to Gaza cease-fire talks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday, a move that could disrupt the delicate Gaza...
US journalist attends hearing in Russia in his trial on espionage charges that he...
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich attended a hearing behind closed doors on Thursday in his trial in Russia on...
Buses carrying Chinese tourists veer off New Zealand road in 2 crashes at the...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two buses carrying Chinese tourists veered off the same stretch of road in perilous weather conditions on New Zealand’s...
Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China...
TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region's development while opposing...
Haiti’s prime minister orders gangs to drop weapons and promises to take back control...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille ordered gangs to surrender their weapons during a televised speech late Wednesday in which he...