US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says 

MANILA — The U

Biden, Modi discuss Ukraine war after PM's visit, situation in Bangladesh

WASHINGTON — U

Ukraine deals with aftermath of massive air attack on infrastructure

In the wake of Russia’s massive air attacks across Ukraine Monday, Ukrainians are moving quickly to get power and transportation back online

Nigerian medical students' union praises release of abducted colleagues

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Medical Students' Association praised the rescue of 20 medical students and seven others from kidnappers over the weekend, and the group is calling on authorities to prevent similar attacks

International force making 'significant progress' in Haiti, Kenyan police say

Nairobi, Kenya — The Kenyan-led international security force deployed to Haiti has made significant progress in tackling gang violence, Kenyan police said, two months after they first arrived

US-Africa military conference to discuss legal advisers' role in troop deployment 

Gaborone, Botswana  — More than 30 African countries will be represented at a military law conference set to begin Tuesday in Lusaka, Zambia

Dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, UN agency says 

Cairo, Egypt — The collapse of the Arbaat Dam in Sudan's eastern Red Sea state over the weekend flooded nearby homes and killed at least 30 people following heavy rains, a U

Climate change activists, deniers fight for hearts and minds in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya — Few countries have been hit harder by climate change than Kenya, where more frequent droughts and floods have become a fact of life for much of the country

Malawian fashion designer overcomes challenges, gains brand recognition

Ruth Chirwa is transforming the fashion industry in Malawi and other developing countries, winning awards and gaining international recognition for her designs

Vaccine shortage hinders mpox inoculation in Africa

Nairobi, Kenya   — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the continent needs 10 million doses of mpox vaccines to stop the spread of the disease, which it recently declared a public health emergency

Burkina victims' families criticize army over massacre

Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Families of Burkina Faso civilians killed in a massacre have accused the army of exposing them to their militant killers by making them leave their village to dig a trench

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to institutional stability

China calls US sanctions over Ukraine war 'illegal and unilateral'

BEIJING — China called U

Telegram boss to stay in French custody as Russia alleges US meddling

PARIS — Telegram boss Pavel Durov could be held in police custody until Wednesday after French prosecutors said they had granted extra time for questioning, while a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Washington was behind his arr[..]

Vatican: China recognizes Catholic bishop of Tianjin

Vatican City — China's government has recognized the authority of the Catholic bishop of Tianjin, Melchior Shi Hongzhen, the Vatican said on Tuesday, who had previously been placed under house arrest for refusing to join China's state-backed church s[..]