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Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy

By John Yang, Azhar Merchant

The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump also said it’s contingent on Argentine President Milei’s party winning…

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Clashes break out at protests near Bangladesh parliament as parties sign roadmap for change

By Julhas Alam, Associated Press

Major political parties in Bangladesh signed a roadmap Friday for political reforms proposed by the interim government while police clashed with protesters who wanted the document to include more provisions for the activists who helped oust the previous government.

China expels general and 8 other senior officials from Communist Party in anti-corruption push

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

UK police pressured to reverse ban on Israeli soccer fans at Birmingham match

By Jill Lawless, Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns, a decision that drew widespread condemnation.

Army colonel who led lightning-fast coup in Madagascar sworn in as new president

By Gerald Imray, Nqobile Ntshangase, Associated Press

Col. Michael Randrianirina's ascent to the presidency came just three days after he announced that the armed forces were taking power in Madagascar, the Indian Ocean island of around 30 million people off Africa’s east coast.

WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy holds news briefing after meeting with Trump to end war with Russia

By Associated Press

Zelenskyy arrived with top aides to discuss the latest developments with Trump over lunch, a day after the U.S. president and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone call to discuss the conflict.

U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

By Sibi Arasu, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

The world's largest maritime nations had been discussing ways to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels.

U.S. has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say

By Konstantin Toropin, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

It was not immediately clear what would be done with the individuals, who the person said were believed to be held aboard a U.S. military vessel.

Russians and Ukrainians expect no major breakthrough at planned Trump-Putin summit

By Associated Press

People in Russia and Ukraine are not expecting major breakthroughs in ending their war at an upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.