International

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake detected off N. Zealand’s south coast

WELLINGTON, May 31, 2023 (AFP) - The US Geological Survey on Wednesday reported a 6.2-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand's southern…

Royal fever sweeps Jordan ahead of crown prince’s wedding

By Mussa Hattar Agence France-Presse AMMAN, May 31, 2023 (AFP) -- Jordan is gearing up for Crown Prince Hussein's wedding…

North Korea says spy satellite ‘crashed into sea’

By Claire LEE Agence France-Presse SEOUL, May 31, 2023 (AFP) -- North Korea launched a military spy satellite Wednesday, but…

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yes

By Pierre-Henry Deshayes and Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- NATO's chief voiced guarded optimism Tuesday on welcoming…

US suspends Kosovo from exercises after clashes with Serbs

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AFP) -- The United States said Tuesday it was suspending Kosovo from a military exercise in its first…

UN nuclear chief encouraged by Russia, Ukraine support of ‘principles’

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Tuesday he was encouraged by the reaction…

North Korea launches claimed ‘spy satellite’, Seoul says

By Claire LEE Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea launched its purported spy satellite Wednesday, the South's…

Sudan truce extension brings renewed fighting, little aid

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- Fighting flared again in Sudan on Tuesday despite the latest ceasefire pledges of the two warring…

Crime-ridden S.Africa records three murders per hour

JOHANNESBURG, May 30, 2023 (AFP) - Almost three people were murdered every hour in South Africa during the first three…

Broader national security law takes effect in Macau

HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 (AFP) - Macau's new national security law took effect on Tuesday, imposing wider restrictions on…

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