Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia

Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia
Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia

Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia
Feisty Portuguese election debate dims hopes for post-poll compromises

Feisty Portuguese election debate dims hopes for post-poll compromises
Returning Syrian refugees face abduction, sexual abuse: UN
Returning Syrian refugees face abduction, sexual abuse: UN
Germany bolsters gun curbs, financial policing to rein in far right

Germany bolsters gun curbs, financial policing to rein in far right
Analysis-Italian far-right leader Salvini fights to escape Meloni's shadow

Analysis-Italian far-right leader Salvini fights to escape Meloni's shadow
Russian court toughens sentence for sociologist, hands him 5 years in prison
Russian court toughens sentence for sociologist, hands him 5 years in prison
Five relatives of detained Venezuela activist reported missing
Five relatives of detained Venezuela activist reported missing
Brazil beefs up its military presence in the Amazon

Brazil beefs up its military presence in the Amazon
Hamas says any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah will 'blow up' hostage exchange talks - Aqsa TV

Hamas says any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah will 'blow up' hostage exchange talks - Aqsa TV
Indonesia presidential frontrunner skips press freedom event

Indonesia presidential frontrunner skips press freedom event
Yemen's Houthis hold funeral for 17 militants killed in US-UK air strikes

Yemen's Houthis hold funeral for 17 militants killed in US-UK air strikes
Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry

Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry
Ukraine aid bill inches forward in US Senate

Ukraine aid bill inches forward in US Senate
Extension of Citgo protection would benefit creditors - Venezuela candidate Machado

Extension of Citgo protection would benefit creditors - Venezuela candidate Machado
Abbas says Israeli plan for Rafah assault aims to drive Palestinians from Gaza

Abbas says Israeli plan for Rafah assault aims to drive Palestinians from Gaza
Undercover Israeli killings in West Bank hospital may be war crimes: UN experts

Undercover Israeli killings in West Bank hospital may be war crimes: UN experts
Kremlin, commenting on purported Mariupol death toll, accuses Ukraine of many civilians deaths

Kremlin, commenting on purported Mariupol death toll, accuses Ukraine of many civilians deaths
UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each

UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each
More than 8,000 killed during 2022 Mariupol siege - Human Rights Watch

More than 8,000 killed during 2022 Mariupol siege - Human Rights Watch
UK PM Sunak declines to apologise over transgender jibe

UK PM Sunak declines to apologise over transgender jibe
Finland extends Russia border closing until April 14
Finland extends Russia border closing until April 14
Many Pakistanis make a perilous journey to vote

Many Pakistanis make a perilous journey to vote
Palestinian American's stabbing in Texas meets hate crime definition, police say
Palestinian American's stabbing in Texas meets hate crime definition, police say
Ecuador top court recognizes right to euthanasia

Ecuador top court recognizes right to euthanasia
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in raid on West Bank refugee camp, officials say
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in raid on West Bank refugee camp, officials say
EU border agency says stopping migration is impossible

EU border agency says stopping migration is impossible
EU tells Hungary its 'sovereignty' law violates EU law

EU tells Hungary its 'sovereignty' law violates EU law
Eagle Pass tires of spotlight as Texas immigration fight intensifies

Eagle Pass tires of spotlight as Texas immigration fight intensifies
Swiss foreign minister hopes China can 'give us a hand' in Ukraine peace talks

Swiss foreign minister hopes China can 'give us a hand' in Ukraine peace talks
Senior Hamas official: We intend for release of largest number of Palestinians possible being held by Israel

Senior Hamas official: We intend for release of largest number of Palestinians possible being held by Israel
Ex-Wagner commander who escaped to Norway denied asylum

Ex-Wagner commander who escaped to Norway denied asylum
EU proposes stronger rules against child abuse and pornography

EU proposes stronger rules against child abuse and pornography
Police fire tear gas as hundreds protest government in Haiti

Police fire tear gas as hundreds protest government in Haiti
Journalists say Ukrainian security service spied on them
Journalists say Ukrainian security service spied on them
US judge allows lawsuit challenging aid to West Bank and Gaza to proceed

US judge allows lawsuit challenging aid to West Bank and Gaza to proceed
Bangladesh welcomes Biden letter on support for economic goals

Bangladesh welcomes Biden letter on support for economic goals
'Dreamers' left out in the cold by US Senate border bill

'Dreamers' left out in the cold by US Senate border bill
Analysis-China's harsh sentence for Australian writer tests limits of rebound in ties

Analysis-China's harsh sentence for Australian writer tests limits of rebound in ties
Trump heads to US Supreme Court with a familiar claim: he is untouchable

Trump heads to US Supreme Court with a familiar claim: he is untouchable
Iraq bans 8 local banks from US dollar transactions

Iraq bans 8 local banks from US dollar transactions
DR Congo youth group says seven activists abducted by suspected security agents
DR Congo youth group says seven activists abducted by suspected security agents
Russia designates human rights campaigner as 'foreign agent'

Russia designates human rights campaigner as 'foreign agent'
US court blocks Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning property
US court blocks Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning property
U.N. expert tells Philippines to act on media killings, abolish anti-communist task force

U.N. expert tells Philippines to act on media killings, abolish anti-communist task force
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders