U.S. imposes new Russia sanctions on hundreds of people and entities
The U.S. Treasury Department Friday added nearly 400 people and entities to sanctions already imposed on Russia for its invasion and ongoing war against Ukraine.…
U.S. dismisses Venezuelan high court’s certification of disputed election results
A man shouts slogans during a demonstration against the results of the July 28 Venezuelan elections in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Aug. 17. The United States…
Europe’s health agency urges EU member states to donate mpox vaccines
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides Thursday urged EU member states to mobilize mpox vaccine donations to Africa. Mpox is both an…
EU military operation rescues crew of Greek oil tanker hit by Red Sea attack
The crew of the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker were rescued by a ship from EUNAVFOR Aspides after the vessel came under attack in the Red…
Protests in Indonesia force government to pause plans to water down election reforms
Protesters tear down the gate of Indonesia's parliament building in Jakarta on Thursday in a protest over the government's attempt to reverse constitutional court reforms…
Set-up error stops Japanese effort to remove Fukushima nuclear fuel debris
Tokyo Electric Power Company Thursday stopped an effort to remove nuclear fuel debris from a reactor meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. A set-up…
Canadian railroads lock out union workers, shutting down freight trains
Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City locked out nearly 10,000 Teamster union workers Thursday. Their action shut down freight trains in Canada, a…
North Korea could create a ‘nuclear domino’ effect in Asia: Seoul
South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho speaks at a press conference with Seoul foreign press in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday. Kim said he hoped…
Potential Canadian rail disruption might affect supply chains, prices
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City might stop operations due to a labor dispute after midnight Thursday. Photo by the Canadian National Railway Company…