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Maduro vows a ‘republic in arms’ if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

By Associated Press

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

Pakistani rescuers use drones to help evacuate thousands as heavy flooding devastate Punjab

By K.M. Chaudhry, Babar Dogar, Associated Press

On Monday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of more heavy rain in flood-hit districts.

From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico’s first female president takes stock in address

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address.

Nestlé dismisses CEO due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate

By Associated Press

Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive, will replace Laurent Freixe.

Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press

The state-owned Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, is among the sites building out orbital rocket programs to allow Europe to advance in the global space race and launch satellites from the continent's mainland.

Guyana holds general election as candidates vie for control of country’s oil

By Bert Wilkinson, Associated Press

In recent years, Guyana has transformed from a country traditionally dependent on gold, sugar, rice, bauxite and timber to one reaping the windfall of nearly 900,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

Some of Ukraine’s children start school in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

It is just one example of how Ukrainians are adapting to keep life moving with no end in sight to Russia's grinding assault.

What to know about Indonesia’s deadly nationwide unrest over lawmakers’ perks

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The unrest was sparked by reports that all 580 members of the House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah or $3,075.

Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports

By Rajesh Roy, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

The meeting Monday in Tianjin indicates a deepening partnership between the two countries as New Delhi's ties with Washington strain over Russian oil imports.

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.