What to know about Greenland’s flag as a potentially perilous fight with US appears to be averted
Greenland, Denmark and the United States have reached a deal over Greenland's future which has eased tensions among NATO allies.
Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action
Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France.
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Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
All signs point toward a record-breaking El Nino, which experts say raises the risk of droughts across Asia that may drive food prices up.
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John Wayne Airport slips from top spot to No. 10 in customer satisfaction
For medium-sized airports, Ontario's airport ranked second and Hollywood Burbank Airport came in fifth, rising four spots from last year.
Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa
Noma mostly affects malnourished children in poor communities, starting with gum inflammation and spreading rapidly. In Nigeria, cases are rising and Doctors Without Borders is providing free surgeries.
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Mixed martial arts — without the wire cage and the blood — bids to make the Olympics
Mixed martial arts is being contested at the Asian Games, and Gordon Tang leads the campaign to get it into the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
Brazil’s president says UN’s credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is warning countries against interfering in others' internal affairs. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, he urged stronger action on…
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A timeline of US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland
President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019
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China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China is now requiring permits for exports to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada of two additional chemicals used to make illegal drugs.
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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries.