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Guyana holds general election as candidates vie for control of country's oil

By Bert Wilkinson, Associated Press

In recent years, Guyana has transformed from a country traditionally dependent on gold, sugar, rice, bauxite and timber to one reaping the windfall of nearly 900,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

Some of Ukraine's children start school in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

It is just one example of how Ukrainians are adapting to keep life moving with no end in sight to Russia's grinding assault.

What to know about Indonesia's deadly nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The unrest was sparked by reports that all 580 members of the House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah or $3,075.

Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports

By Rajesh Roy, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

The meeting Monday in Tianjin indicates a deepening partnership between the two countries as New Delhi's ties with Washington strain over Russian oil imports.

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press

Airstrikes and artillery shelling have echoed through Gaza City since Israel declared the territory's largest city a combat zone last week.

Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

The determination by the International Association of Genocide Scholars could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing chorus of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions.

850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home since Assad's fall, UN says

By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press

Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR Kelly T. Clements said that about 1.7 million people who were internally displaced during the 14-year-old conflict have returned to their communities.

Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea

By Ahmed Al-Haj, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press

The funeral took place Monday in Sanaa, with mourners chanting against Israel and the United States. The Houthis have also launched a missile at an oil tanker in the Red Sea, claiming it had ties to Israel.