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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday.

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

By Nicole Winfield, Kaitlyn Huamani, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press

The pope's first encyclical has been eagerly awaited ever since the first U.S.-born pope announced that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity today.

Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans

By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast…

Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish-majority northeast

By Hogir Al Abdo, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Syria held follow-up parliamentary elections on Sunday in the Kurdish-majority northeastern province of Hassakeh and the town of Kobani, areas that were reintegrated under government control after fighting in January.

Turkish police force entry into CHP offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets

By Cinar Kiper, Associated Press

Police stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days.

Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Rubio aims to rebuild trust between Washington and Delhi during first official visit to India

By Aijaz Hussain, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as the two countries look to steady ties that have fallen to their lowest point in over two decades.

China launches latest Shenzhou mission with 1 of 3 astronauts preparing for a yearlong stay

By Han Guan Ng, The Associated Press

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.

Mountain guide Kenton Cool climbs Everest for 20th time and says he's not ready to quit yet

By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press

Briton Kenton Cool scaled the peak for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide.

Thousands protest rising housing costs in Spain's capital

By Alicia León, Associated Press

Thousands of people rallied in central Madrid on Sunday against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the housing market despite a recent economic boom, particularly in cities such as the capital and Barcelona.