ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

World News

NY prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump’s hush money conviction

NY prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump’s hush money conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors said Tuesday they'll oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case as his sentencing looms, but they expressed some openness to delaying it until after his impending second term.
Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says

Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Pr
Somaliland opposition leader defeats incumbent to win presidential election

Somaliland opposition leader defeats incumbent to win presidential election

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The opposition leader in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland was declared winner on Tuesday in last week’s election that gave a boost for the region's push for international recognition.
Rafael Nadal will play Davis Cup singles for Spain against the Netherlands ahead of retirement

Rafael Nadal will play Davis Cup singles for Spain against the Netherlands ahead of retirement

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal was picked to play singles for Spain against the Netherlands on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8 , the 22-time Grand Slam champion's last event before he retires.
Brazilian police arrest 5 officers over alleged coup plot and plans to kill President Lula, others

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers over alleged coup plot and plans to kill President Lula, others

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police arrested five officers accused over a coup plot that included plans to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections and kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, authorities said.
Congo says mausoleum for the assassinated Lumumba is vandalized and it's not clear where remains are

Congo says mausoleum for the assassinated Lumumba is vandalized and it's not clear where remains are

Congo’s government says the mausoleum of assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba has been vandalized. It is not immediately clear whether Lumumba’s remains — a single gold-capped tooth — were damaged or stolen.
Brazilian police arrest 5 officers over alleged coup plot and plans to kill President Lula, others

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers over alleged coup plot and plans to kill President Lula, others

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police arrested five officers accused over a coup plot that included plans to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections and kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, authorities said.
Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election

Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The opposition leader in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland won last week’s election , the electoral commission said Tuesday.
45 activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong's biggest national security case

45 activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong's biggest national security case

HONG KONG (AP) — Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists were sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement.