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Indonesian goods will be taxed at 19%, Trump says

By Associated Press

The U.S. president said on Truth Social he had reached an agreement after speaking with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

As Netanyahu's governing coalition fractures, what it means for Israel and Gaza

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government. The decision destabilizes Netanyahu's leadership amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Brazil's Bolsonaro describes coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt' as prosecutors call for guilty verdict

By Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press

Brazil’s chief prosecutor has recommended a guilty verdict in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of leading a coup plot that sought to overturn the 2022 election result.

Ukrainians welcome Trump's pledge for more U.S. aid but fear his 50-day deadline for Putin is too long

By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems.

India orders inspection of Boeing fuel control switches after Air India crash report

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing models.

Japan says China's escalating military activity its biggest strategic challenge

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major strategic challenge.

14 million children did not receive vaccines in 2024, UN reports

By Associated Press

U.N. health officials have estimated that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year.

Vandals cut down England's beloved Sycamore Gap tree. They were just sentenced to more than 4 years in prison

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

The tree stood for nearly 150 years near Hadrian's Wall before it was felled in September 2023.

What Trump's new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war

By Will Weissert, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv.

EU asks for more info from Israel on new deal to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza

By Associated Press

Ministers will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia as the EU prepares its 18th sanctions package.