World

Filter

Agents for Change

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on road to war in Iran. He's now asking China and others for help

By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

With the Iran war’s economic consequences unfurling rapidly, President Trump is cajoling allies and other global powers to help mop up the mess.

Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday.

Milan Cortina Paralympics end with boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press

Ukraine led the boycott of both the opening and closing ceremonies to protest the presence of the Russians.

AP analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to explain the Iran war — or how it will end — in a way that resonates with the American public.

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said.

French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on U.S. and Russia to set the next round of peace talks

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in comments released Sunday that he was ready for the next round of trilateral peace talks but that it was up to Washington and Moscow to agree on where and when to meet.

Formula 1 calls off April Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

By Associated Press

Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war.

Another 3 members of Iran's women's soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Another three members of the Iran's women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Tehran said the U.S. had used “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports, without providing evidence.