August 5, 2024 Violent UK protests continue for 7th day in response to deaths of 3 young girls Protests in the United Kingdom continued for a seventh straight day on Monday, after three young girls were stabbed to death last week.
August 5, 2024 US hands last base in Niger to military junta The U.S. has handed its last military base in Niger to local authorities in the West African nation, according to a joint statement released Monday.
August 5, 2024 Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, following widespread protests that turned violent, leaving hundreds dead.
July 30, 2024 Chávez statues toppled across Venezuela as election protests rage on Venezuelan activists have taken to destroying giant statues of the late President Hugo Chávez in protest of the socialist government's alleged theft of the country's latest election.
July 29, 2024 North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.
July 27, 2024 Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China Philippine forces have transported supplies to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal without any reported confrontations; the shoal has been a scene of violence between Chinese and Philippine forces.
July 24, 2024 Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers Britain's newly elected leader Keir Starmer fielded queries from lawmakers at the first Prime Minister's Questions session since his party's election victory on July 4.
July 23, 2024 India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget In a budget aimed at winning back voters following PM Modi's election setback, India's government has set aside billions of dollars to create jobs as well as for rural programs.
July 22, 2024 UN ambassador announces $60M in aid, police resources for Haiti U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an additional $60 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti while in the nation Monday.
July 11, 2024 Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet ministers following weeks of protests over poor governance and high taxes.