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North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will unveil plans to bolster his nuclear forces at an upcoming ruling party meeting, state media reported Wednesday, after a missile launch the despot said would bring "excruciating mental agony" to his enemies.
Sleeping with one eye open: Venezuelans reel from US strikes
Since the January 3 capture of autocrat Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid that killed dozens, Caracas resident "J" has been unable to sleep -- one of countless Venezuelans left psychologically scarred by the event.
Venezuela's acting president says US unfreezing sanctioned funds
The United States has started unblocking Venezuelan funds that were frozen under sanctions, the South American country's interim president said Tuesday in the latest sign of rapprochement between long-term foes.
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Republicans lose midterms
Donald Trump warned Tuesday of "very bad things" if Republicans lose the US midterm elections, as the US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in Minneapolis and voter worries about the economy.
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train
Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.
With Maduro gone, Venezuelan opposition figure gets back to work
Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano returned to work at her office in Caracas Tuesday for the first time after 17 months spent out of sight of the authorities.
Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids
Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Rubio to warn Venezuela leader of Maduro's fate if defiant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to warn Wednesday that oil-rich Venezuela's leader will suffer the fate of US-deposed predecessor Nicolas Maduro if she fails to comply with US wishes.
Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace'
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended the United Nations in the wake of US President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace."
Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to the post.
Vladimir Padrino: Venezuela's military power broker
Vladimir Padrino, the man who wields absolute control over Venezuela's powerful military, became a soldier entirely by chance.
US border chief in Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
President Donald Trump's "border czar" arrived in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the US president struggled with damage control after the fatal shootings of two civilians fueled a storm of criticism over his signature immigration crackdown.
Iran warns against 'instability' after US strike group arrives
Iran's president on Tuesday warned US "threats" against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier took up position in Middle Eastern waters.
Trump ally Asfura sworn in as Honduras president
Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.
US border enforcer set to leave Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
The US Border Patrol commander famed for reveling in aggressive, televised immigration crackdowns, and some federal agents were expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday as the White House sought to stem fallout over the second fatal shooting of a protester in a month.
Trump ally Nasry Asfura sworn in as Honduras president
Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.
Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms
Germany's government unveiled major reforms Tuesday aimed at slashing the "bureaucratic jungle" of its welfare system but insisted that benefits to those in need would not be rolled back.
French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions
The flagship of the French Navy, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, on Tuesday set course for the Atlantic, the defence ministry said, after the United States and Europe butted heads over Greenland.
'Just a show': Ukrainians believe Russia wants war, not talks
Hours after Russian and Ukrainian negotiators ended their first round of peace talks in the United Arab Emirates last Friday, Russian forces pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles.
What we know about the EU-India trade deal
The European Union and India announced Tuesday that they had struck a "historic" trade deal that Brussels hopes will see exports double to the Asian powerhouse.
Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics
A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome.
Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000
A US-based rights group said Tuesday it had confirmed the deaths of over 6,000 people in protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, adding it was investigating over 17,000 more potential deaths and warning a wave of arrests was ongoing.
Stocks track Wall St gains, Seoul brushes off tariff threat
Stock markets rallied Tuesday following Wall Street's healthy lead, with tech firms leading Seoul to another record as investors brushed off Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on South Korean goods.
Japan PM says US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the alliance between Tokyo and Washington would collapse if Japan failed to act in the event of an attack on the US military during a conflict in Taiwan.
EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals
India and the European Union announced Tuesday the "mother of all deals", a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations.
Slingshots v drones: Moscow puts the frighteners on Moldova
Palanca felt the full horror of the war in neighbouring Ukraine one December day.
London-based Persian TV aims to air 'truth' about Iran protests
Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out, vowing to "show the truth" about the protests in Iran, despite threats against them and their families.
Trump in trouble on immigration, as signature issue turns deadly
Donald Trump's immigration crackdown across the United States is the signature issue of his second term -- but deadly violence in Minneapolis risks making it a liability for a president who already looks vulnerable in the polls.
Asian stocks track Wall St gains, Seoul brushes off tariff threat
Asian markets rose Tuesday following gains on Wall Street, with tech firms leading Seoul to another record as investors brushed off Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on South Korean goods.
Not allies, not enemies: Britain's ties with China
Britain's Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years.
Cold streets, hot fury: Minnesota mourns, rages after federal killings
"This is slaughter in the streets," Stephen McLaughlin says softly, his words hanging in the bitter Minnesota air as he pays his respects to Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead by federal border agents on Saturday.
Migration, China ties dominate as Trump ally prepares to lead Honduras
Conservative businessman Nasry "Tito" Asfura will be sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after being helped to election victory by US President Donald Trump.