Tag: World news
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead
DHAKA – The son of a former prime minister of Bangladesh returned home Thursday, promising to work for a safe country after more than...
Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison
WASHINGTON – A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison...
Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump...
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range...
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
MIAMI – FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get...
US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military said Monday that it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total...
Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
KOLKATA – Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize...
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI – Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations which target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match...
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s birthday next year — which also happens...
Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire
HONG KONG – Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul of the system eliminated the...
