Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.

Russian ⁠President ​Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ⁠ceasefire in ‌the ‌war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary ⁠of the ‌defeat ⁠of Nazi Germany in World War ‌II

The U.S. military says it’s launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea. The attack on Monday killed two people. The Trump administration’s campaign of

Armenia hosts the first European Union summit in Yerevan on Tuesday, marking a deepening of ties that's been years in the making. The summit underscores Armenia’s disillusionment with Russia

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s leaders have the right to engage with the world and visit the leaders of allied countries, after completing a diplomatic mission to Africa that his administration claims was nearly thwarted by China.

Alberta separatists said Monday they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The group needed 178,000 signatures to force the province to consider such a vote.

President Donald Trump’s attempts to punish criticism, like that from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, seem to be delivering diminishing returns in Europe.

Gold held a loss as the US and Iran traded fire in the Persian Gulf on Monday, jeopardizing a four-week-old ceasefire and fueling inflation risks.