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Kuwait strikes $367 million deal to acquire Turkish-made combat drones

By Nick El Hajj, Associated Press

The successful deployment of the relatively cheap but lethal drones in conflict zones like Libya, Syria, and particularly Ukraine, have sparked a worldwide rush among nations to acquire them.

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press

Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market.

Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Wednesday's vote exposed divisions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition and raised questions about his control over his political allies.

Belarus leader says he wouldn't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression

By Associated Press

Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's neighbor and ally Belarus, in a move widely seen as a warning to the West.

European Commission charges Google with antitrust violations, says it must break up digital ad business

By Kelvin Chan, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The unprecedented decision Wednesday to push for such a breakup marks a significant escalation by Brussels in its crackdown on Silicon Valley digital giants.

Russian aerial strikes in Ukraine kill at least 6 amid Kyiv counteroffensive

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

At least six people were reported killed and more than a dozen injured in the overnight strikes.

2 dead after 18-year-old trainee shoots at soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Police say the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene in Gifu prefecture.

State funeral begins for former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi amid day of national mourning

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

Berlusconi died at the age of 86 on Monday in a Milan hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukemia.

At least 78 migrants dead and dozens feared missing after fishing boat sinks off Greece

By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the nighttime incident some 75 kilometers southwest of Greece's southern Peloponnese region.

Beijing criticizes new U.S. sanctions on companies over pilot training, weapons development

By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged Washington to stop abusing export control measures to hobble Chinese companies. On Monday, the U.S. government placed 43 "entities" on an export control list over national security and foreign policy concerns.