Japan’s Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote
TOKYO — Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister on Tuesday,...
First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started
THREE US service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on US troops in Jordan, said US...
As New Zealand reopens, exodus worsens labor crunch
WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s easing of its strict border curbs has triggered a rush of new departures among locals seeking fresh opportunities abroad, adding further pressure to the country’s already tight employment market.
Putin and Witkoff discuss peace options for Ukraine past Moscow’s midnight
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin spent around five hours negotiating with Donald Trump's most trusted envoys until well after midnight in Moscow about...
Portugal’s democracy turns 50: Thousands to commemorate Carnation Revolution
LISBON - Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" that toppled the longest fascist...
Elon Musk’s tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger
TOKYO — An Elon Musk tweet saying Japan would “eventually cease to exist” without a higher birthrate set off a flood of sarcasm and anger on Monday — though much of the angst was aimed at a Japanese government many said did little to address the issue.
Health minister leads push for stricter curbs in COVID-ravaged Indonesia
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s health minister is leading a push for stricter controls as coronavirus cases surge to unprecedented levels, according to sources familiar with government discussions.
Thailand’s fugitive ex-PM Thaksin returns to jail from years in self-exile
BANGKOK — Thailand’s fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday set foot on Thai soil for the first time since 2008, returning from self-exile...
Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as US seeks to counter China, Russia influence
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the US seeks to...
Trump says tax cuts could offset 10% tariffs, eyes entitlements
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump laid out some of his financial priorities on Monday and defended his planned 10% across-the-board tariffs, saying any resulting price increase for...
Kazakhstan ready to transport more Russian gas, oil — Kazakh President
Kazakhstan is ready to transport more Russian oil and gas, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the Russian daily Izvestia in remarks published early on Wednesday, a...
S&P cuts Israel’s credit rating on heightened geopolitical risk
Ratings agency S&P Global on Thursday cut Israel's long-term ratings to A-plus from AA-minus after the confrontation with Iran heightened last weekend and amidst...