Death Toll in Lisbon Streetcar Crash Rises to 17, Portugal Mourns
The death toll in the crash of a famous Lisbon streetcar popular with tourists rose to 17 Thursday after two of the 23 injured people died, an emergency services official said.
Judge Reverses Trump Administration’s Cuts of Billions of Dollars to Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to reverse its cuts of more than $2.6 billion in research funding for Harvard University,
China’s Military Parade Reveals New Hypersonic Missiles, Drone Submarines and ICBMs
Soldiers in pristine and pressed uniforms marched in lockstep, their boots clacking a steady cadence on the pavement and their eyes following leader Xi Jinping as he drove by in review.
China Displays Its Weaponry in a Tightly Controlled Military Parade
China's missiles, fighter jets and other military hardware — some on public view for the first time — were displayed in a major parade Wednesday.
Xi and Putin Reaffirm ‘Old Friend’ Ties in the Face of US Challenges
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two began a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countries
An Earthquake Destroys Villages in Afghanistan and Kills 800 People, 2,500 Injured
Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan,
China’s Xi Seeks Expanded Role for Shanghai Cooperation Organization with a Development Bank
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank Monday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, as he seeks to expand the organization's influence and scope.
Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson as Security Cabinet Meets on Expanding Offensive in Gaza
The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed a longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza 's most populated areas.
Trump Blocks $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid Approved by Congress
President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won't be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget
US Revokes Visas of Palestinian President and Other Officials Ahead of UNGA
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month’s annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly
