Trump won’t ‘waste our time’ with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms
WASHINGTON – U.S. support for Argentina hinges on the ruling party of President Javier Milei succeeding in this month’s midterm legislative elections, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, saying “we’re…
Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings, Reuters investigation finds
DHUMAIR, Syria -The Assad government carried out a two-year clandestine operation to truck thousands of bodies from one of Syria’s largest known mass graves to a secret location more than…
Britain pushes Northern Ireland as model for disarming Gaza
LONDON – Britain could take a leading role in helping to disarm Hamas in Gaza, based on its experience of encouraging militant groups in Northern Ireland to lay down their…
No aid scale-up yet in Gaza, aid agencies say
GENEVA – A major ramp-up of aid needed to ease famine and suffering in Gaza after two years of war has yet to happen, the Red Cross and U.N. agencies…
Trump to meet Argentina’s Milei as U.S. advances $20-billion bailout
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will host Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, at the White House on Tuesday, just days after the U.S. agreed to provide a major financial lifeline to…
Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
ANTANANARIVO – Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters…
Madagascar’s National Assembly votes to impeach departed Rajoelina
ANTANANARIVO – Madagascar’s lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach President Andry Rajoelina who has fled abroad after a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military. Read More
French PM Lecornu to deliver key speech as his fate hangs in the balance
PARIS – Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will address parliament on Tuesday to spell out his budget priorities, hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote…
Hamas fighters tighten grip in Gaza, clouding future of ceasefire
CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Hamas fighters tightened their grip in Gaza on Tuesday after carrying out public executions, defying Israel’s assertion that war cannot end under U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan until…
Madagascar president dissolves national assembly, escalating crisis
ANTANANARIVO – Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina said on Tuesday he had dissolved the national assembly, escalating a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military which forced him to flee the…