Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly’ worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says
GENEVA (AP) — The rights situation in Russia has “significantly deteriorated” since President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine in February last year,...
Iran-US prisoner swap appears in motion as nearly $6B in once-frozen Iranian assets reaches...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States will exchange prisoners on Monday after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets...
Russia urges UN’s top court to toss out Ukrainian case that seeks to halt...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Russia on Monday called a Ukrainian case alleging that Moscow abused the Genocide Convention to justify its invasion last...
China’s foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser
MOSCOW (AP) — China's top diplomat on Monday began several days of security consultations with Russian officials following his weekend talks with U.S. President...
As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a...
Everything you need to know about this year’s meeting of leaders at the UN...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was Russia's war in Ukraine. Throughout it all, the perils...
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry said Monday was...
Road collision kills 4 Greek rescue workers dispatched to flood-stricken Libya, health minister says
CAIRO (AP) — Four Greek rescue workers dispatched to Libya following devastating flooding in the eastern city of Derna were killed in a road...
Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, warning the...
First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia’s exit from grain deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two cargo ships arrived in one of Ukraine's ports over the weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by...
