Tory front-runner Truss vows fast action on cost of living
AdminsLiz Truss, who is expected to become Britain's prime minister this week, has pledged to act within a week to tackle a cost-of-living crisis fueled by soaring energy bills linked…
Military reserves, civil defense worry Taiwan as China looms
Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan’s military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan's…
Chileans resoundingly reject new progressive constitution
Chileans have resoundingly rejected a new constitution to replace a charter imposed by the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet 41 years ago, dealing a stinging setback to President Gabriel Boric…
In video, Afghan woman accuses Taliban official of rape
An Afghan woman has put out a video on social media accusing a senior Taliban official of forcing her into marriage and raping her repeatedly ISLAMABAD -- An Afghan woman accused…
Mexico president proposes reforms to National Guard
Mexico’s National Guard, created as a nominal civilian force in 2019, would be transferred completely to the authority of the country’s military MEXICO CITY -- Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador…
Gibraltar confirms leakage of fuel from stranded cargo ship
Gibraltar authorities say that a small amount of heavy fuel oil has leaked from a bulk carrier ship stranded since colliding Monday with another ship near the Bay of Gibraltar…
EU: US electric vehicle tax credit reduces buyers’ choices
The European Union trade chief says a new U.S. tax credit aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles could eventually backfire and limit choices for American consumers BRUSSELS -- A…
Waterborne diseases spread among flood victims in Pakistan
Pakistani health officials are reporting an outbreak of waterborne diseases in the flood-affected areas ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani health officials on Thursday reported an outbreak of waterborne diseases in areas hit by recent record-breaking…
N. Korea may send workers to Russian-occupied east Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine stretches into its seventh month, North Korea is hinting at its interest in sending construction workers to help rebuild Russian-occupied territories in the country’s east…
UN agency to inspect Ukraine nuclear plant in urgent mission
A U.N. nuclear watchdog team has set off on an urgent mission to safeguard the endangered Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant which has been at the heart of fighting in…