DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, an official said, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally years after taking power. What You Need To Know The Taliban have released a British couple…
WASHINGTON — Wrapping up his trip to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump on Thursday offered “a little breaking news” and said the U.S. was “trying to get” back Bagram Air Base from Afghanistan because, in part, “it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.” What You Need To Know Wrapping up his…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump this week will embark to the United Kingdom to take part in his second state visit — a multi-day event fit with military bands, a carriage ride and the king and queen — that both sides have flaunted as “historic.” What You Need To Know President Donald Trump this week will embark…
ATLANTA — More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week headed to Atlanta on Thursday and a flight home. What You Need To Know More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week headed to Atlanta…
NEW YORK — Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. What You Need To Know Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims At the World…
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week, though officials said the return of the plane with the workers onboard will not happen as quickly as they had hoped. What You Need To Know…
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. on Monday to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers detained last week in a massive immigration raid in Georgia, as the incident caused confusion, shock and a sense of betrayal among many in the U.S.-allied nation. What You…
QUITO, Ecuador — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the United States is designating two Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations in the Trump administration’s latest move against cartels. What You Need To Know Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is designating two Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations…
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with European leaders in Paris on Thursday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, as allies seek to ensure long-term military support for the war-torn nation and secure continued American backing after the conflict ends. What You Need To Know U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with…
LAS VEGAS — For a few hopeful weeks this summer, a bright billboard on the major highway linking Toronto to New York greeted Canadian drivers with a simple message: “Buffalo Loves Canada.” What You Need To Know A decline in foreign visitors traveling to the United States has stretched well into the summer And tourism…