70 Years After Historic Women’s March, South African Women Say Freedom Is Unfinished
South Africa marks 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March, but many say the fight for true freedom continues amid high gender-based violence and economic disparity.
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Typhoon Dolphin Lashes Okinawa, China Braces for Landfall
Typhoon Dolphin injures five in Okinawa, cuts power to 14,000 buildings; China halts ports, flights ahead of expected landfall.
Iran bets on attrition in Hormuz standoff, betting time is on its side
Iran believes prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz will force US concessions, despite economic pain and risks of internal unrest.
Trump's New Executive Orders Target Birthright Citizenship
New executive orders aim to restrict birthright citizenship for specific groups, including birth tourism cases, despite a recent Supreme Court rejection.
Typhoon Dolphin: Eastern China Shuts Schools and Tourist Sites
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin as schools close and tourist activities halt ahead of landfall late Sunday.
Iran and Oman finalise framework for Strait of Hormuz shipping deal
Iran and Oman have finalised a framework for managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal deal expected soon.
Peru and Mexico Restore Ties After Asylum Deal for Ex-Minister
Peru and Mexico have resumed diplomatic relations after Peru granted safe passage to former PM Betssy Chávez, who had sought asylum in Mexico's embassy.
Petro Leaves Palace as Colombia's New President Takes Office in Cali
Gustavo Petro left Colombia's presidential palace as supporters protested, after Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president in Cali.
SEC drops insider trading case against healthcare exec pardoned by Trump
The SEC is dropping its insider trading lawsuit against Terren Peizer, the Ontrak founder convicted in 2024 and pardoned by President Trump.
Taipei dismisses China's typhoon shipping curbs in Taiwan Strait as 'ridiculous'
Taiwan rejects China's typhoon-related traffic control order for the Taiwan Strait, calling it a violation of international norms.
Tourists at Hoover Dam Confront Shrinking Lake Mead
Tourists at Hoover Dam see stark evidence of Lake Mead's decline, as a new federal proposal seeks deeper cuts to Colorado River water use.
Colombia's New President Vows Hard Line on Crime in Cali Inauguration
Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was sworn in in Cali, vowing to tackle crime and abandon negotiations with armed groups.
Colombia's New President Pledges Oil and Gas Revival, Energy Security
Colombia's new president prioritizes oil and gas revival, promising to rebuild Ecopetrol and expand exploration for energy security.
Colombia's New President Sworn In Amid Heavy Security in Cali
Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as Colombia's president in Cali, with regional and international leaders in attendance.
Senate confirms Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service
Mark Cruz confirmed as IHS director by 51-47 Senate vote, taking over an agency with aging facilities and high provider vacancies.
New Jersey Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey opens civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall ICE facility after a detainee's death and complaints of unsafe conditions.
Trump's New Birth Tourism Orders Face Likely Legal Rejection
Legal experts say Trump's new executive orders targeting birth tourism are likely to be struck down, following the Supreme Court's June ruling on birthright citizenship.
Colombia's New President Vows Crackdown on Crime and Fiscal Discipline
Colombia's new right-wing president, Abelardo De La Espriella, was sworn in, pledging a firm crackdown on crime and austerity measures.
US sees Hormuz deal near as Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense pact
A US official expects an Iran-Oman deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a joint defense pact.
Over 300 Kidnap Victims Freed in Nigeria's Largest Single-Day Rescue
Nigeria rescued over 300 kidnap victims in a single day, including women and children held for months in a forest.