Category Archives: World
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the fin...
Sep 16, 2026
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Comm...
Sep 16, 2026
US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on wh...
Sep 16, 2026
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing
CAIRO (AP) - The death toll from the collapse of an informal gold mine in a remote area of Sudan has risen to 82, according to local officials and activists, as rescuers struggled on Wednesday to sear...
Sep 16, 2026
A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence...
Sep 16, 2026
Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A building housing about 100 people gave out in Gaza City early Wednesday morning, killing 19 people as they slept and injuring 25, and leaving rescuers digging through ru...
Sep 16, 2026
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attended a hearing Wednesday at the International Criminal Court, where he's facing charges of crimes against humanity, smilin...
Sep 16, 2026
EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - The European Union needs a NATO-like mechanism to better respond to drone incidents, acts of sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, many of them blamed on Russia, European ...
Sep 16, 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Dona...
Sep 16, 2026
Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before news helicopter crash in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude ...
Sep 15, 2026