Jul 23 New wave of political exiles say El Salvador’s history is repeating itself By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Fear has long simmered among critics of President Nayib Bukele’s concentration of power in El Salvador. Now, a new wave of government repression has driven more than 100 human rights advocates, journalists, lawyers, academics and environmentalists to flee the country. Continue reading
Jul 23 Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain amid calls to resign after his party’s election defeat By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement. Continue reading
Jul 23 Syria asks Turkey for defense support after weeks of sectarian violence By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkish officials say Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s help to boost its defense capabilities. Continue reading
Jul 23 Scammer posing as ambassador ran fake embassy near New Delhi, Indian police say By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press Police recovered multiple doctored photographs showing Jain with world leaders, and fake seals of India’s foreign ministry and nearly three dozen countries, senior police officer Sushil Ghule said. Continue reading
Jul 23 More than 100 aid groups sign open letter warning of starvation in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli strikes meanwhile killed another 21 people overnight and into Wednesday, according to local health officials. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. stocks tick toward another record following a trade deal with Japan By Stan Choe, Associated Press The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 196 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.1%. Continue reading
Jul 23 Protests sweep Ukraine after Zelenskyy signs new anti-corruption bill By Illia Novikov, Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press Zelenskyy has been the international face of Ukraine’s determination to defeat Russia’s all-out invasion, and his domestic troubles are an unwelcome diversion from the war effort. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law By Molly Quell, Mike Corder, Associated Press The International Court of Justice on Wednesday delivered an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don't. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN human rights office says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May, the Trump administration is citing an alleged anti-Israel bias in its decision to again withdraw from UNESCO,… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 12:21 How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China, but these partners are also being… Continue watching