World Aug 10 WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks at Joint Base Lindsey Graham renaming ceremony By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Aug 10 A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings The governor of the department that includes San Jose Del Palmar reported injuries and serious damage to buildings but did not provide further details. By Associated Press
World Aug 09 Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East. By Associated Press
World Aug 09 Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
World Aug 08 Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought. By Associated Press
Aug 08 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing death toll to at least 8 By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press A 14-year-old opened fire at around 10 a.m. Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the Thai capital before apparently taking his own life. Continue reading
Aug 07 Advocates for former U.S. Marine held for years in Russia say he is near death By Michael Casey, Associated Press A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:26 What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay There is a new partnership in the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement similar to NATO’s Article 5, pledging that a strike against one of them would be considered a strike against all… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:43 Colombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift By Liz Landers, Veronica Vela The new president of Colombia was inaugurated on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella won a tight race in June, ending Colombia's leftist movement with a sharp pivot to the right. Liz Landers takes a look at the president and his… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:41 Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis By Deema Zein, Karina Cuevas Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island’s aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For… Continue watching