China on Tuesday called for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, following a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its roadmap. China’s special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui described the three countries as representative of the Global South and “important forces in promoting world peace” who
Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda cub mortality is at its highest within the first two weeks of birth and through the first month because they don’t yet have a
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is about to begin, with major Hollywood films and stars expected in Italy. The festival kicks off on Wednesday with the world premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” before it opens in theaters worldwide next week. Here’s everything you need to know. What is the
IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A local journalist in rebel-held northwestern Syria who works with international news agencies was arrested by Turkish-backed authorities, his wife and rights groups said Tuesday. Journalists and activists called Bakr Qassim’s arrest part of an ongoing crackdown on them. Local authorities did not immediately comment. Qassim, who has reported and taken
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s newest panda twin s are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. The cubs spent their first five days of life taking turns cuddling and drinking milk from their mother every hour. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday that it has rescued an Arab citizen of Israel who was among scores of people abducted in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The military said Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, was rescued “in a complex operation in the southern Gaza Strip.” Hamas-led militants abucted some 250 people in the
LONDON (AP) — The rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease, leading African scientists said Tuesday. According to Dr. Dimie Ogoina, who
Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump’s approach . Meanwhile, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Trumps presidential bid, furthering
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its civilian government there was “no barrier” to engaging with its “enemy.” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks set clear red lines for any talks taking place under the
NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions. “Every time the rent goes up, we have to raise prices, to keep up with the cost,” said Adelita Valentine, owner of HairFreek Barbers in
