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April 23, 2024

While Iran attacked Israel, morality police flooded its streets to suppress dissent, activists say

The same day that Iran launched its attack on Israel, it also launched a crackdown on dissent within its own borders and flooded the streets of Tehran with morality police.

April 23, 2024

Alzheimer's drug embrace slows down as US doctors' reluctance grows

The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and efficacy.

April 23, 2024

US and South Korea to hold talks in Hawaii on cost sharing for American troops

U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii to discuss sharing the cost of maintaining American troops in South Korea. The U.S. delegation is led by Linda Specht.

April 22, 2024

US aid to Ukraine will not change situation on battlefield, Russia says

Russia has responded to the approval of a new $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives, saying that it won't make an impact.

April 22, 2024

Russia has grounds to seize Western assets after US legislative move, top lawmaker says

Top Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Monday warned of potential consequences of the passing of the "REPO Act" by the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 18, 2024

G7 leaders talk Ukraine defense support as Russia targets key infrastructure

The G7 leaders heard from the Ukrainian foreign minister as they discussed how to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion, as well as tensions between Israel and Iran.

April 18, 2024

World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.

April 18, 2024

Brazil faces Indigenous resistance over plans to drill for oil in Amazon rainforest

A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.

April 18, 2024

Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty

Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.

April 18, 2024

2 arrested in Germany for alleged plot to sabotage US military facilities on behalf of Russia

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.