Israel’s announcement of a settlement project in the West Bank sparks controversy
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious new settlement construction…
Judge rules against Trump administration’s plan to end DEI efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity,…
Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
Texas Democrats set plan to end walkout over Republicans’ redistricting effort
CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked…
Nations deadlocked over plastic production limits in global treaty talks
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday,…
Iran’s president mocks Netanyahu over pledge of help in water crisis
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday mocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to…
What we know about Trump’s plan to move homeless people from DC
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents were packing their belongings Thursday before expected sweeps to clear…
The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The European Union on Thursday called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian…
Florida announces plans for second immigration detention center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention…
Attorney general fires worker accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official…
Trump’s nod to Europe on a future peace force for Ukraine vastly improves its chances of success
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow vital U.S. backup for…