Ukraine and Russia Announce Major Prisoner Swap

KYIV – Ukraine and Russia announced their first exchange of prisoners of war in nearly four…

Papua New Guinea Leader Visits Landslide-Hit Community, Pledges Support

SYDNEY – Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape on Friday visited a remote village…

Russia Claims Tactical Advances in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

MOSCOW – Russian forces are advancing in all tactical directions in Ukraine and have taken control…

Rivers in Alaska Turn Orange Due to Toxic Metals from Thawing Permafrost

Rivers and streams in Alaska have begun changing color from their usual clean, clear blue to…

Iran Registers Presidential Candidates for Early Election Following Raisi’s Death

DUBAI – Iran commenced the registration of candidates on Thursday for an early presidential election next…

Iceland Volcano Continues to Spew Lava and Smoke for Second Day

COPENHAGEN – A volcano in Iceland continued to emit smoke and lava for a second consecutive…

French Pharmacists Strike Over Pay and Drug Shortages, Spark Nationwide Closures

PARIS – On May 30, French pharmacists embarked on their first walkout in a decade, protesting…

Australian Weather Bureau Forecasts Wet Months Following Dry June

CANBERRA – Australia’s primary cropping regions are expected to experience a dry June, followed by significantly…

Malaysia Helicopter Crash: Navy Reports Inappropriate Flight Height in Fatal Accident

KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysian Navy has disclosed that the Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec helicopter involved…

India’s Critical Monsoon Rains Arrive Early, Boosting Harvest Prospects

MUMBAI – India’s crucial monsoon rains reached the southern Kerala coast a few days earlier than…

South Korea Advances Medical School Admissions Hike Amid Trainee Doctor Strike

SEOUL – On May 30, South Korea announced that its medical schools will admit nearly 1,500…

Bird Flu Detected in Alpacas for the First Time in the US

WASHINGTON – In a first, bird flu cases have been detected in alpacas at a farm…