The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
All but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows. The majority of these cities – 13 – are in…
Greenland is about to hold elections in which Trump has increased the stakes
Elections in Greenland, an island home to about 57,000 people, are usually a local affair. There is little opinion polling, with only two newspapers in the Danish autonomous territory. Greenlanders…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in custody on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity, government says
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday after the Philippine government said it received an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest for alleged crimes against…
Trump-backed plan to avert shutdown heads for House vote
A plan to avert a partial government shutdown backed by President Donald Trump is heading for a House-wide vote on Tuesday. The House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper before legislation…
Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price
It wasn’t long after landing in Bangkok, Thailand, in the summer of 2023 that Jalil Muyeke realized that something was terribly wrong. He knew that the city – where he…
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to merge with Syrian state institutions in landmark deal
Syria’s interim government says it has reached a landmark agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the group into state institutions. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the deal…
Scoop: Trump presses GOP rebels ahead of critical government shutdown vote
President Donald Trump is making calls on Monday to potential holdouts on a plan to avoid a government shutdown at the end of this week, a White House official confirmed…
Rubio says mineral deal ‘not main topic on agenda’ in Ukraine meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday that the mineral deal, sought by President Donald Trump, is ‘not the main topic on the agenda’ for the meeting set…
Former Iraqi refugee living in Texas pleads guilty to conspiring to support ISIS
A former Iraqi refugee pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State group, according to the Justice Department. Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, 28, pleaded guilty to…
Americans have clear opinions on Trump’s performance in his first 50 days
On the eve of his 50th day back in office, President Donald Trump is touting that America is ‘back.’ Trump, seven weeks into his second tour of duty in the…