Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.

The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday the attacks represented acts of piracy.

As Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where girls above the age of 12 are banned from education.

Italian authorities have recovered three stolen paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse worth millions of euros

Production of Lincoln vehicles in China for the U.S. market will end as part of Ford Motor Co.'s plans to grow the manufacturing of the luxury brand here starting in 2030. Lincoln has built the Nautilus SUV in China since 2024 when it moved production to its joint venture with China Changan Automobile Group Co.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lashed out at bureaucrats, state firms, police and the military over corruption and waste in a major speech, reinforcing a strongman leadership style that has increasingly unnerved investors and voters.

Colombia suffered one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history this week, which hit the western part of the country just weeks after twin quakes in neighboring Venezuela killed more than 6,

The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.