Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president says peace ‘only option’ to resolve political differences
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Peace between Taiwan and China is the “only option,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, while strongly asserting the self-governing...
Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters fourth day
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime...
Hamas’ attack on Israel prompts South Korea to consider pausing military agreement with North...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s defense minister said Tuesday he would push to suspend a 2018 inter-Korean military agreement in order to...
Live updates | 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants found in Israel as it claims...
The Israeli military said it had largely gained control in the south and “restored full control” over the border. Spokesperson Richard Hecht said 1,500...
As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved...
JERUSALEM (AP) — In the hours after Hamas blew through Israel’s heavily fortified separation fence and crossed into the country from Gaza, Ahal Besorai...
Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts
NEW YORK (AP) — Humanitarian groups are scrambling to assist civilians caught in the war between Israel and Hamas and determine what aid operations...
Car rams into Chinese consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A car rammed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday, coming to a stop in the lobby and...
Shares in Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary drop after company is investigated for monopolistic practices
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shares in Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary dropped about 3.3% Monday after Walmart de Mexico announced it is under investigation for alleged...
Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic government said Monday it will temporarily allow trade of essential products, including food and medications,...
What is Hamas? The group that rules the Gaza Strip has fought several rounds...
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds and taking...
