Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war

Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames...

In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other.

In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other.

World 08 Jun, 2025

Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns

Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns

The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty.

The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty.

World 04 Jun, 2025

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.”

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.”

World 04 Jun, 2025

South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan

South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with...

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term.

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term.

World 04 Jun, 2025

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body.

Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body.

World 04 Jun, 2025

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action.

World 02 Jun, 2025

Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16.

The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16.

World 01 Jun, 2025

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China

The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.”

The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.”

World 01 Jun, 2025

Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced

Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with...

The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims.

The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims.

World 01 Jun, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese...

Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges.

Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges.

World 29 May, 2025

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO...

COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world.

COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world.

World 29 May, 2025

Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia

Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit...

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital.

World 28 May, 2025

King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens annexation

King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens...

The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial.

The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial.

World 27 May, 2025

Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign

Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating...

Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin.

Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin.

World 26 May, 2025

Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault

Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial...

The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians.

The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians.

World 25 May, 2025

Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam

Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam

The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance.

The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance.

World 23 May, 2025

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

World 22 May, 2025

North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony attended by Kim

North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony...

North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces.

North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces.

World 22 May, 2025

Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system

Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system

It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said.

It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said.

World 21 May, 2025

JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US

JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US

Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death.

Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death.

World 19 May, 2025