BERLIN (AP) — Two men accused of planning an attack in Sweden for an affiliate of the Islamic State group in response to the burning of copies of the Quran have been charged in Germany, where they were arrested earlier this year, prosecutors said Wednesday. The two Afghan citizens, identified only as Ibrahim M.G. and
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A faulty undersea internet cable caused slower internet connections for millions of Pakistanis in recent weeks, but the problem will be resolved by later this month, the country’s top telecommunications official said Wednesday. Nearly half of the country’s population has faced problems in using and accessing social media platforms, including the popular
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line parliament on Wednesday approved all members of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet, the first time in over two decades a leader has been able to get all of his officials through the body. The approval marks an early win for Pezeshkian , a longtime lawmaker who found himself catapulted
Now is a great time to purchase a used electric vehicle. The average price for a used EV has dropped about 20% compared to this time last year, according to Edmunds transaction data . To top it off, you can qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $4,000 if you purchase an EV
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases in the last week up to Tuesday as African health authorities asked for desperately needed vaccines to help fight its “growing” threat on the continent. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreaks in Africa a global emergency. Mpox belongs to
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris , and her pitch to voters. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to address the convention. Follow
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly setting a house fire Wednesday that killed a woman and three children in northern England, police said. An initial investigation showed the fire in the city of Bradford was deliberately set and is believed to be a domestic-related crime, police said.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Danish and Swedish justice ministers vowed Wednesday to go after organized crime leaders abroad, whom they say have been hiring teenagers in Sweden to carry out deadly shootings in Denmark. Denmark’s Peter Hummelgaard has said that gangs have hired young Swedes to commit crimes in Denmark at least 25 times
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, on Wednesday called for more international backing for Taiwan and a coordinated pushback against China’s claims over the self-ruled democracy. “The United States should elevate Taiwan on the world stage. You should no longer be silenced in global affairs,” Haley told
HONG KONG (AP) — Macao leader Ho Iat Seng announced Wednesday he would not seek another term due to health reasons, less than two months before the election for the top official of the casino city. Ho said in a statement that he has deep feelings for Macao and has done his best for the
