US May 29, 2024 FDA warns that nicotine-like chemicals in vapes may be more potent than nicotine Nicotine alternatives are being introduced in vapes in the U.S. and abroad. These synthetic substances might be more potent and addictive than traditional nicotine.
World Health Organization May 29, 2024 US health secretary says an agreement on global pandemic response treaty is near Health officials are meeting to try to wrap up negotiations on a pandemic response treaty and updates to existing International Health Rules, but countries are considering an extension.
China May 29, 2024 Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea's ongoing discord over nuclear weapons North Korea's recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.
US May 29, 2024 DC's Smithsonian National Zoo to welcome pair of young pandas from China The National Zoo in Washington has announced that China will send two young giant pandas to the U.S., marking a renewal of panda diplomacy between the two countries.
Veterans May 29, 2024 D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.
The European Union May 29, 2024 A look at the European Parliament's major political factions as June election approaches Voters in European Union countries will elect lawmakers to the European Parliament on June 6-9, 2024. The election is expected to result in a shift to the right.
World Health Organization May 28, 2024 US, Western countries push for pandemic response deal as WHO negotiations drag on At a major World Health Organization meeting, Western countries pushed for a deal to bolster pandemic response rules after member states failed to finalize a pandemic treaty.
Europe May 28, 2024 Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.
Mexican Cartel Violence May 28, 2024 Mexican presidential candidate Sheinbaum, who promises to cut crime, faces huge hurdles from powerful cartels Front-runner in Mexico's presidential election, Claudia Sheinbaum, who greatly reduced Mexico City's murder while mayor, faces challenges to repeating her success on a national scale.
TAIWAN May 28, 2024 Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.
US May 28, 2024 US, European nations seek increased vaccine production to protect workers exposed to bird flu The U.S. and Europe, prompted by the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus, are ramping up production of vaccines that could be used to protect workers.