America's small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes. It's not all bad

China touts the benefits of its 'Belt and Road' initiative to Italy, which may end the agreement

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19

Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China's ban

The US government is eager to restore powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists' hands

Malaysian court unexpectedly dismisses dozens of graft charges against deputy prime minister

France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer

1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim

Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks between Putin and Turkey's president

Metallica postpones Phoenix concert as James Hetfield catches Covid

More cargo ships from Ukraine use a civilian corridor despite Russian threats