Russia Has Released Detained American Teacher Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained in Russia, has been released in what the White House described as a diplomatic thaw that could advance negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Sweden’s Worst Mass Shooting Leaves at Least 11 dead at an Adult Education Center
Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned the death toll could rise.
What is USAID? Why Trump and Musk Want to End It
What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off.
Midair Collision Kills 67 People in the Deadliest US Air Disaster in 24 Years
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country's deadliest aviation disaster
Gaza Militants Release 5 Thai and 3 Israeli Hostages
Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.
The Year of the Snake Is Underway with Lunar New Year Festivities
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow.
DeepSeek’s new AI Chatbot and ChatGPT Answer Sensitive Questions About China Differently
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek ’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development
White House Says Colombia Agrees to Take Deported Migrants after Trump Tariff Showdown
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports
India Celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian President as Chief Guest
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital. Indonesian president was the guest of honor.
Japan’s Imperial Family Gets 19 Mil. Likes on Instagram in 6 Months
The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has been viewed more than 200 million times
