Jun 20 At least 34 dead, dozen hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in southern India By Associated Press The state's chief minister M K Stalin said the 34 died after consuming liquor that was tainted with methanol, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. Continue reading
Jun 20 3 dead as Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland over northeast Mexico By Alfredo Peña, Mariana Martínez Barba, Associated Press Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm, moved inland over northeast Mexico, bringing heavy rains to the parched region and leaving at least three dead. Continue reading
Jun 20 Putin signs deals with Vietnam in effort to bolster ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation By Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin and President To Lam agreed to further cooperate in education, science and technology, oil and gas exploration, clean energy and health. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 6:00 Millions face record-breaking temperatures amid dangerous heat wave By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Tens of millions of Americans are baking in a dangerous heat wave. The powerful heat dome is forecast to keep temperatures well above normal across much of the country through the weekend. Across the globe, hundreds died in Saudi Arabia… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 8:05 Putin signs pact with North Korea that could increase weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State… Continue watching
Jun 19 Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group warns archenemy Israel against wider war By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Associated Press The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says it has new weapons and intelligence capabilities that could help it target more critical positions deeper inside Israel in case of an all-out war. Continue reading
Jun 19 Russia and North Korea ties prompt Japan and New Zealand intel sharing pact By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence sharing pact as their leaders shared concern about the increasingly challenging security environment in the region, including closer ties between Russia and North Korea. Continue reading
Jun 19 Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that includes vow of mutual aid By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces "aggression." Details were not immediately clear, but the deal could mark their strongest… Continue reading
Jun 19 Hundreds died in intense heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Hundreds of people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: Netanyahu claims U.S. seeking to lift restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims he was told that U.S. is seeking to lift its restrictions on arms deliveries, NATO's secretary-general is concerned over growing military ties between Russia and North Korea, Muslims are wrapping… Continue watching