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903 dead since mid-June as floods wreak havoc across Pakistan

By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press

Officials say that recent heavy rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan since mid-June, with 903 dead and about 50,000 people homeless.

Tropical storm injures 3, displaces thousands in Philippines

By Associated Press

A tropical storm blew out of the northern Philippines on Wednesday, leaving at least three people injured and thousands displaced and prompting authorities to shut down schools and government offices.

Russian rocket kills 22 at Ukraine train station in Independence Day attack, Zelenskyy says

By Derek Gatopoulos, Inna Varenytsia, Associated Press

Russian forces Wednesday launched a rocket attack on a Ukrainian train station on the embattled country's Independence Day, killing 22 people, Zelenskyy said after warning for days that Moscow might attempt “something particularly cruel” this week.

Biden administration responds to Iran's offer to resume nuclear deal

By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the administration's review of Iran's comments on a European proposal has concluded and it responded on Wednesday to the EU officials.

'Large-scale' offensive shatters lull in Ethiopia's Tigray

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Authorities in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region say Ethiopia's military has launched a "large-scale" offensive for the first time in a year. But Ethiopia's government says Tigray forces attacked first.

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak goes to jail after losing graft appeal

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

The 69-year-old Najib became the first former prime minister to be imprisoned, four years after he was charged with corruption following his election ouster.

'Follow your dreams:' 17-year-old becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world

By Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press

A 17-year-old pilot has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria.

U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syrian camp used by Iran-backed militias

By Associated Press

The U.S. military says it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Finnish prime minister apologizes for private party photo at summer home

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Finland's prime minister has apologized after the publication of a photo that showed two women kissing and posing topless at the official summer residence of the country's leader.