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Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer of bold and down-to-earth clothing, dies at 84

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks, has died.

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops kill 3, wound 40 in West Bank raid

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, during an arrest operation in the city of Nablus.

Taiwan warns China military drills show ambitions to control western Pacific

By Johnson Lai, Associated Press

The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade.

News Wrap: U.S. to send another $1 billion in aid to Ukraine

In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. is sending $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Ukrainians warn the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in jeopardy, a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza is holding after Israel killed 44 Palestinians, China…

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Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race

By Neha Wadekar, Jack Hewson

Kenyans will go to the polls on Tuesday to select a new president. In a nation with a history of contested and violent elections, this is the first time a member of the politically dominant Kikuyu tribe is not running.

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One year after Afghanistan, U.S. spy agencies pivot to China

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

One year after ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden and top national security officials speak less about counterterrorism and more about the political, economic and military threats posed by China as well as Russia.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is "equal partner" with African countries

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.

Mexico to send aquatic drone into collapsed coal mine with trapped miners

By Associated Press

Mexico will attempt to send an aquatic drone into a collapsed coal mine where 10 miners have been trapped since last week.

WATCH: U.S. pledges largest Ukraine arms delivery yet with $1 billion more in rockets and other weapons

By Lolita C. Baldor, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal end, decision on 'final text' rests with Iranian and U.S. governments

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

Diplomats say talks to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear accord with world powers in Vienna have ended as the parties closed a final text and key negotiators prepared to consult with their capitals.