Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland continued to flow toward the town of Grindavik, but defenses held the molten rock back from the evacuated community. Scientists said the latest eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter out soon. Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland continued to flow toward the town of
Brazil experienced another heatwave this weekend, with most of the country on high alert for health risks due to above-average temperatures. Although thermometers read 104 degrees in Rio de Janeiro, meteorologists said it felt like 140 degrees due to soaring humidity levels. (AP Video: Diarlei Rodrigues) Brazil experienced another heatwave this weekend, with most of
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He called for an increase in aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip and questioned whether Israel’s war against Hamas justified “such terribly high costs.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He called
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani airstrikes targeted multiple suspected hideouts of Pakistani Taliban inside Afghanistan early Monday, two days after insurgents killed seven soldiers in a suicide bombing and coordinated attacks in the northwest, two security officials said.There was no immediate comment by Pakistan’s military, and the Taliban government in Afghanistan denounced the strikes, which are
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brisbane Olympics organizers have scrapped plans to demolish and rebuild an iconic cricket ground as the centerpiece of the 2032 Games while also rejecting a review panel’s recommendation for a new stadium in city parklands.Queensland state’s Premier Steven Miles instead announced Monday he’d decided to upgrade an existing rugby stadium close
President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results underlined the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system.After facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices, Putin was set to extend his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years. Even with little margin
A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade its neighbor in 2022.The quick and bloodless seizure of the diamond-shaped peninsula, home to Russia’s Black Sea fleet and a popular vacation site, touched off a wave of patriotism and sent Putin’s popularity
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his New Zealand counterpart Monday, as China’s most senior diplomat began a tour of the country and Australia.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters greeted Wang in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital.“There have been some significant developments since we last met, not least
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. Oil prices and U.S. futures rose.Chinese data for January-February were mixed, with property investment falling while other indicators showed improvement.In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index jumped 2.4% to 39,639.27. Markets are awaiting a
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s manufacturing and investment improved in the first two months of the year, while weakness in the property sector weighed on the economy, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday. The report said industrial output rose 7% from a year earlier in January-February, better than analysts had forecast. Spending on factories
