Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
Trump's chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of 'racist statements' after derby
Fears of US public health crises grow amid falling vaccination rates
Latin American classics get the streaming treatment
Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break
Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home
Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events
Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline
Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon expires
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations.
Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory
Dubai (AFP) – India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.
Japan sets new 2035 emissions cut goal
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan Tuesday pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels but climate campaigners said the revised target fell short of what was needed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
UN nuclear chief to view soil removed from Fukushima
Tokyo (AFP) – The UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Japan on Tuesday for a trip that will include his first visit to storage facilities for soil contaminated in the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Lewandowski lifts Barcelona past Rayo and into Liga lead
Barcelona (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to climb top of the Spanish Liga.
Rio swelters in heatwave amid run
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) – Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked Monday in scorching temperatures as the city’s crowded pre-Carnival street parties swung into full gear.
Argentina's Milei denies role in 'cryptogate' as prosecutors launch probe
Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday denied promoting a cryptocurrency that crashed, losing investors billions of dollars and prompting a flood of complaints, as prosecutors reportedly prepare an investigation into the scandal.
Delta plane flips upside down in Toronto crash, at least 18 injured
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – A Delta Air Lines jet with 80 people onboard crash-landed Monday at Toronto’s main airport, officials said, flipping upside down and leaving at least 18 people injured but causing no deaths.
Rubio discusses Gaza deal with Saudi crown prince: US
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, during talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that any deal on the future of war-torn Gaza must boost regional security, the US State Department said.
Alcaraz beats Cilic then takes on NBA's Butler
Doha (AFP) – After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Martin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to play a few balls with a spectator – NBA star Jimmy Butler.
