Central America May 16, 2024 Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'
Ukraine May 16, 2024 Pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitaries join fight on front lines The Freedom of Russia Legion and two other units made up of Russian nationals have joined the fight in Ukraine against Putin's invasion.
Russia May 16, 2024 Russian metals tycoon says US Treasury sanctions against him are 'balderdash' The U.S. Treasury levied sanctions on Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska for an alleged sanctions evasion scheme aimed at unlocking frozen shares. Deripaska dismissed the sanctions.
Italy May 16, 2024 Italy's age-defying sprinter shatters world record at 90 years old Italy's Emma Maria Mazzenga, at 90 years old, has set a world record in the 200-meter sprint, completing it in 51.47 seconds. This surpasses a previous record set in Japan.
Turkey May 15, 2024 Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.
Japan May 14, 2024 Japan's military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.
Ukraine May 14, 2024 Ukraine opens first underground school to shield children from airstrikes in war-torn Kharkiv Hundreds of children in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have started lessons in the country's first bunker school, designed to protect them from Russian attacks, officials say.
Ukraine May 13, 2024 Ukraine's Kharkiv residents remain defiant as Russia launches new offensive Despite intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, residents of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, have remained defiant. The city experienced a temporary respite on Sunday.
Mount Everest May 13, 2024 Nepali guide, UK mountaineer surpass their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest British climber Kenton Cool and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa have both set new records for the most climbs of Mount Everest, officials said on Sunday.
Michigan May 13, 2024 Ex-pharmacy exec sentenced for role in deadly meningitis outbreak caused by mold-tainted drugs Barry Cadden, the former president of New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
India May 10, 2024 India's Kashmir opposition leaders accuse government of sabotaging campaigns Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir valley are accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of obstructing their campaign events, officials say.