US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with China’s national defense minister in the…
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The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and…
Continue ReadingTennessee judge set to decide whether a Nashville school shooter’s journals are public records
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge will soon decide whether the journals of a Nashville school shooter can…
Continue ReadingGreece names a convicted politician from Albania’s ethnic Greek minority as candidate in EU election
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s governing conservative party has added a convicted politician from Albania’s ethnic Greek minority to its list…
Continue ReadingA London court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
LONDON (AP) — A Muslim student who wanted to pray during lunchtime lost a court fight Tuesday against a strict London school that had banned prayer…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control, report says
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A report from the website 38 North says that North Korea is putting surveillance…
Continue ReadingIMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the…
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IMF raises growth forecast for ‘overheated’ US economy and urges caution on rate cuts
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The US economy’s standout performance will be a major driver of global growth this year but could make…
Continue ReadingThe University of Southern California cancels its Muslim valedictorian’s commencement speech, citing safety concerns
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — What was supposed to be a time of celebration for Asna Tabassum – the University of…
Continue ReadingBiden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s leader says French worker who intervened in stabbing attack can stay as long as he likes
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s prime minister says a French construction worker who confronted a man who stabbed six people to death in a Sydney…
Continue ReadingUS Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — American Olympic athletes have a new place to turn to lock down college degrees and other skills…
Continue ReadingAlgerian journalist says he was expelled from his country without explanation
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian journalist is decrying his expulsion from the country after flying in from France and not being allowed to…
Continue ReadingThe Paris Games’ grandiose opening ceremony is being squeezed by security and transport issues
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The talk before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games ideally should be about its grandiose…
Continue ReadingUK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people…
Continue ReadingApple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam…
Continue ReadingArgentina buys 24 of Denmark’s aging F-16 fighter jets
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Argentina’s defense minister has signed a deal worth about 2.1 billion kroner ($300 million) to buy 24 of Denmark’s…
Continue ReadingArmenia insists top UN court has jurisdiction to hear case accusing Azerbaijan of racial hatred
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Armenia has insisted that the top United Nations court has jurisdiction to hear its…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | UN chief calls for `urgent de-escalation’ in the Middle East
By The Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “urgent de-escalation” of hostilities in a phone conversation with…
Continue ReadingSingapore’s outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore’s incoming leader says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on as senior minister in the government after he steps…
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