Taiwan’s President Vows Robust Defense Boost Amid China Tensions in Lunar New Year Address

TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to ramp up defense measures and protect the island’s…

Venezuela Places Opposition Leader Guanipa Under House Arrest After Brief Release

CARACAS – Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, a key ally of Nobel Peace Prize…

Kyrgyzstan President Sacks Top Ally from Security and Government Posts

BISHKEK – President Sadyr Japarov issued decrees on Tuesday dismissing Kamchybek Tashiev, his longtime ally and…

Brazil Probes US-Argentina Trade Deal Over Mercosur Rule Fears

BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO – Brazil is closely examining a new US-Argentina trade agreement announced last week, fearing it…

Malaysia’s Earthquake Risk Stays Low to Moderate Over Next Decade

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia faces a low to moderate risk of earthquakes over the next 10…

Colombia Faces Deadly Floods from Rare February Rains, 22 Dead

BOGOTA – A rare onslaught of torrential rains has claimed 22 lives in Colombia, displacing thousands…

Uganda Minister Slams Military Raid on Bobi Wine’s Home, Vows Probe Amid Election Fallout

NAIROBI – Uganda’s Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi sharply criticized a military raid on opposition leader Bobi…

Muslim Nations Slam Israel’s West Bank Measures

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned new Israeli steps on Monday…

Forever Young Eyes Historic Saudi Cup Repeat

RIYADH — Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi returns to King Abdulaziz racecourse with Forever Young, last year’s…

Vox Doubles Seats in Spanish Aragon Snap Vote

MADRID — Spain’s far-right Vox party doubled its representation to 14 seats in Aragon’s regional election…

Milano Cortina Medals Breaking Under Olympic Strain

MILAN — Milano Cortina Winter Olympics organizers launched an investigation on Monday into reports of cracking…

Thai MPs Face Ban Over Lèse-Majesté Reform Push

BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission accused 10 newly elected MPs from the progressive People’s Party,…