US studying if other bridges at risk after Baltimore collapse
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard said it is evaluating whether other bridges nationwide are at risk after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore…
Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey
ATHENS – Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter, Greek police and intelligence…
US tariffs on Chinese EVs have more bark than bite
The tariffs target just 4.2 per cent of China’s total exports to the US. Read More
Slovak PM Fico shot after government meeting, taken to hospital
The suspected gunman has been detained by police. Read More
Blinken’s guitar performance in Ukraine seen as tone-deaf by some
KYIV – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took to the stage with a Ukrainian band at a bar late on Tuesday during a surprise trip to Kyiv, drawing applause…
Hezbollah launches rockets, fires artillery shells at Israel after field commander’s killing
At least 412 people have been killed in Lebanon in more than seven months of cross-border violence. Read More
Portugal’s new government favours tougher sanctions against Russia
LISBON – Portugal’s new government is keen on ramping up sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Wednesday. Read…
Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil – Brazil’s southernmost state capital may suffer severe flooding for weeks to come, experts warn, compounding the struggles of half a million people forced to abandon their…
Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas-led militants in north and south Gaza
The armed wing of Hamas ally Islamic Jihad said its militants killed and wounded Israeli foot soldiers during fierce clashes in eastern Jabalia. Read More
Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas-led militants in north and south Gaza
CAIRO – Gun battles between Israel and militants from Hamas, Islamic Jihad and smaller Palestinian factions intensified overnight into some of the fiercest in months in both northern and southern…