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Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S.Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, make the remarks in a video posted to social media after U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the strategic island.
“Many accusations and many allegations have been made. And of course we are open to criticism,” Rasmussen said speaking in English. “But... Read More
What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.For some Muslims, this year's Eid comes amid significant changes in their communities.
In Gaza, this will be the second Eid al-Fitr to fall during the Israel-Hamas war. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza by launching a surprise... Read More
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble
BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city.The country's military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing. The statement suggested the numbers could still rise, saying “detailed figures are still being collected.”
Myanmar is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody... Read More
They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
DARAYA, Syria (AP) — When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears of joy. But as the time came to return to her homeland from Lebanon – where she fled years earlier – Aabour felt torn.She was happy about the homecoming, but sad to leave behind a son and a stepson who remained in Lebanon to work and pay off family debts. Months before her return, Aabour’s father died in Syria without her seeing him. Her Syrian home has been destroyed and there’s no money to rebuild, she said.
Thus it’s been bittersweet experiencing... Read More
Massive quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand. Hundreds feared dead
BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the initial death toll — above 140 — was likely to grow in the days ahead. In neighboring Thailand, at least six died in Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.The full extent of death, injury and destruction was not immediately clear — particularly in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war, and where information is tightly controlled.
“The death toll and... Read More
Top Stories in International News
- Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
- What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?
- Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble
- They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
- Massive quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand. Hundreds feared dead
- New US strikes against Houthi rebels kill at least 1 in Yemen
- Israeli settlers seen on camera assaulting a Palestinian village. Police arrest only Palestinians
- Trump says first call with newly minted Canadian prime minister was 'extremely productive'
- Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US
- Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?
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Africa
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Asia
Europe
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