French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal
PARIS -- French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests called Monday targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They argue the deal...
International agreements
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt’s backing
KAMPALA, Uganda -- A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from...
China’s Premier Li talks trade in Vietnam despite differences over South China Sea
BANGKOK -- China agreed Sunday to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from...
China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forces
VIENTIANE, Laos -- Southeast Asian leaders stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed...
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen
UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. General Assembly adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st...
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
UNITED NATIONS -- A high-powered U.N. advisory body said Thursday that global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and urged...
US, UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion
LONDON -- The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies said Saturday that Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia...
Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away a burning oil tanker in the Red...
UK says it’s suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law
LONDON -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government said Monday that it's suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because...
Far-right party aims for wins in 2 state elections as Germany’s government flounders
BERLIN -- The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections...
