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Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement

Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement

Talks on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution in Geneva ended without an agreement Friday

August 15, 2025 at 4:51 am EDT

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

August 15, 2025 at 4:09 am EDT

On India's Independence Day, Modi vows to punish Pakistan for future attacks

On India's Independence Day, Modi vows to punish Pakistan for future attacks

August 15, 2025 at 4:02 am EDT

Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit

Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit

August 15, 2025 at 3:58 am EDT

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan

August 15, 2025 at 3:38 am EDT

Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing

Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing

August 15, 2025 at 2:04 am EDT

South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions

South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions

August 15, 2025 at 12:31 am EDT

20 years after its landmark withdrawal from Gaza, Israel is mired there

20 years after its landmark withdrawal from Gaza, Israel is mired there

August 15, 2025 at 12:05 am EDT

Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska

Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska

August 14, 2025 at 9:50 pm EDT

After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival

After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival

August 14, 2025 at 9:19 pm EDT

Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two

Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says

Air Canada starts canceling flights ahead of work stoppage that could impact hundreds of thousands

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

Serbian protesters are back on the streets as clashes with government loyalists escalate

Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponization' of aid in Gaza

Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts

European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine

The Taliban will shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters for their takeover anniversary

Man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah

South Africa starts a soul-searching 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality and other issues

Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help

Qatar sentences the country's Baha'i leader to 5 years for social media posts

US approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security

Mountaineers set off on foot to retrieve the body of a Chinese climber who died on K2

Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of front-line speakers

Trump’s friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit

Kentucky man arrested days after splitting $167M Powerball jackpot

Popular YouTube off-roading influencers die in vehicle accident

‘Berry bad plan’: 11 arrested after saw palmetto berries illegally harvested

Chuck Girard, Christian rock pioneer, lead singer of Love Song, dead at 81

Recall alert: Toy kitchen set recalled over strangulation hazard; 1 death reported