In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
U.S. warned Iran about Israel’s aims to assassinate leaders
In the spring, U.S. officials suspected Israel intended to kill Iran's top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions.
U.S.-Iran Latest: Talks pause for slain ayatollah’s funeral after Trump and mediators claim progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but President Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
China ramps up warning to Japan, Philippines over sea talks
China issued a legal warning against Japan and the Philippines over their upcoming maritime border talks, escalating pressure on Washington’s key regional allies as they attempt to counter Beijing’s ...
Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia
A viral TikTok livestream led to a public caning for a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province after they were convicted of kissing during a TikTok livestream.
How a man’s fatal fall at a fort in India sparked a trial by media
When a young man fell to his death from a fort in the western Indian city of Pune on 18 June, it was initially believed to be an unfortunate accident. Ketan Agarwal, 26, was visiting the Lohagad Fort, ...
China-linked green group training US judges draws fresh heat as foreign ties fuel pressure at home
State Armor urges Congress to investigate the Environmental Law Institute over national security concerns stemming from alleged ties to the Chinese government.
Cyprus finance minister resigns amid crisis probe
NEW YORK Finance minister Michalis Sarris resigned Tuesday after less than five weeks in the job, as the government begins an investigation into how the country's economy nearly collapsed last month.
EU offers Armenia tariff relief and fresh aid
The European Union on July 2 unveiled a new package of financial and trade support for Armenia, seeking to bolster the South Caucasus country as it faces what Brussels described as mounting economic ...
Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process ...