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Punta Cana spring break mystery: Timeline of college student's disappearance
Sudiksha Konanki, 20, disappeared while on spring break with friends.
March 20, 2025Commander of US base in Greenland fired for email critical of Vance visit
Col. Sussanah Meyers was removed due to a "loss of confidence."
April 11, 2025North Korean leader's sister denounces denuclearization calls
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday mocked Washington and its Asian allies for what she called their “daydream” of denuclearizing the North, insisting that the country will never give up its nuclear weapons program
April 08, 2025
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NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit to Odesa
NATO’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering,” the alliance’s secretary-general says
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April 15
Iran-US talks to continue on Saturday, Tehran says
The first round of talks were "well executed" in their "initial steps," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a post on his official X account on Tuesday.
April 15
April 15
Ukraine strikes Russia's Kursk region with drones, killing one and injuring nine
The Ukrainian attack followed a devastating Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy the previous day.
April 15
April 15
France says prisons are targeted with gunfire and arson over new anti-drug crackdown
French officials say several prisons have been targeted in incidents including gunfire and arson
April 15
April 15
Brazil's Bolsonaro shares recovery footage from intensive care after 12-hour surgery
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in intensive care in hospital after a bowel surgery
April 15
April 15
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Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
April 15
April 15
First lawsuit is filed over deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic
The first known lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed and killed 231 people in the Dominican Republic
April 15
April 15
Robot starts 2nd mission to retrieve debris at the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant
A remote-controlled robot has embarked on its second mission to retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from inside a damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant that was wrecked by a tsunami 14 years ago
April 15
April 15
Tens of thousands of Jews gather for traditional blessing in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of people have gathered at Judaism’s holiest site in Jerusalem for the traditional priestly blessing prayer
April 15
April 15
Iran-US nuclear talks to continue in Oman on Saturday, Tehran says
The first round of talks were "well executed," Iran's supreme leader said
April 15
April 15
Man slipped into a VIP convoy, hugged German chancellor in 2023 has to pay a fine
A German court has fined a man for slipping into a VIP convoy for Chancellor Olaf Scholz in 2023 and giving him a hug as he prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt Airport
April 15
April 15
American college student arrested in Denmark speaks out: 'We had done nothing wrong'
Owen Ray and a friend were charged over an alleged Uber driver altercation.
April 15
April 15
Spanish police arrest two people linked to cat smuggling ring based in Mallorca
Spanish police have arrested two people in connection with the sale of exotic felines on the internet
April 15
April 15
Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of Iran-US nuclear talks
A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
April 15
April 15
Syria's Alawites still face targeted attacks a month after brutal counteroffensive
A month after a wave of revenge attacks left hundreds of Alawite civilians dead, members of the Syrian religious minority are still living in fear, with dozens killed in smaller attacks since the start of April
April 15
April 15
'The Great Moose Migration' inspires mega-fans to follow the Swedish slow TV hit
Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” has become a phenomenon
April 15
April 15
Famine and atrocities mount as Sudan's civil war enters its third year
Sudan's civil war marks the end of its second year on Tuesday, and the fighting, atrocities and famine are only mounting
April 15
April 14
An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive
Diplomats and aid officials from around the world are meeting in London to try to ease the suffering from the 2-year-old war in Sudan
April 14
April 14
Who is El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
ABC’s Matt Rivers explained the brief history of President Donald Trump’s Central American ally, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.
April 14
April 14
Ghana prohibits foreigners from trading gold in the country starting May 1
A newly created regulatory body for gold exports from Ghana has announced that foreigners will no longer be allowed to buy or trade gold mined on a small scale in the country, Africa’s biggest gold producer
April 14
April 14
Haiti's government adopts a 'war budget' as town after town falls to gangs
Haiti’s government says it's adopted what it called a “war budget” of $275,000 aimed at alleviating the country’s crisis as gang violence surges
April 14
April 14
2 American students released from jail in Denmark
Two American college students were released from a Danish jail nearly two weeks after they were detained while visiting Copenhagen on their spring break, police said Monday.
April 14
April 14
At least 40 people killed by gunman in Nigeria, the country's president says
Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in a spate of increasingly sectarian violence in the We...
April 14
April 14
Satellite images show northern Gaza village leveled
Umm al-Nasser was destroyed between March 29 and March 31.
April 14
April 14
Trump blames Zelenskyy for 'horrible job' after strike kills dozens in Ukraine
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least 34 people on Sunday morning.
April 14
April 14
President Trump meets with El Salvador’s Bukele amid deportation controversy
Trump hosted El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, the self-described "world's coolest dictator" who is a key ally in the administration's controversial migrant deportations.
April 14
April 14
A fugitive Indian jeweler accused of a $1.8B bank fraud has been arrested in Belgium
Fugitive Indian jeweler Mehul Choksi, who has been accused of involvement in one of India’s biggest bank frauds, has been arrested in Belgium
April 14
April 14
Trump to host El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House
Cornell University professor of government and public policy Gustavo Flores-Macías previews U.S. President Donald Trump hosting El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, at the White House on Monday.
April 14
April 14
Brazil's Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after 12-hour surgery
Brazilian doctors say that former President Jair Bolsonaro is conscious and remains in intensive care following a 12-hour bowel obstruction surgery the day prior
April 14
April 14
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events
Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities
April 14
April 14
Parents of American hostage react to the ongoing war in Gaza
The parents of American hostage Edan Alexander discuss the war in Gaza as negotiations for a ceasefire stall.
April 14
April 14
Russian ballistic missile strike kills dozens in Ukraine's Sumy, officials say
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 32 people on Sunday morning, authorities.
April 14
April 14
Blue Origin's all-female crew exit capsule after spaceflight
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which includes pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.
April 14
April 14
NYC mayor visits the Dominican Republic after the deadly nightclub roof collapse
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting the Dominican Republic to pay his respects to the 226 people who died last week when the roof of a legendary nightclub collapsed
April 14
April 14
Russian strikes shatter peace of church service in Ukraine
One woman can be heard saying, "Praise the lord for saving our lives and keeping death and destruction away from the church's building."
April 14
April 14
South Africa appoints a special US envoy after its ambassador was expelled
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a former deputy finance minister as a special envoy to the United States after the ambassador was expelled last month
April 14
April 14
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the company
April 14
April 14
American missionary reportedly kidnapped in South Africa during church service
The search for an American missionary continued on Sunday in South Africa after his Tennessee church said he was reportedly kidnapped.
April 14
April 14
EU targets Iranian prison and justice officials over arrests of its citizens
The European Union has imposed sanctions on seven Iranian prison and justice officials over what the it says is a politically motivated campaign by the Islamic Republic to detain its citizens
April 14
April 14
Ex-UK lawmaker charged with cheating for making bet on insider information
A former U.K. lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when betting on the timing of Britain’s general election last year
April 14
April 14
European officials condemn Russia's deadly Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine's Sumy
European officials have condemned Russia’s deadly missile attack k on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores
April 14
April 14
Paris denounces Algiers' order to expel 12 French officials as diplomatic dispute reignites
France’s foreign minister says Algerian authorities gave 12 French state officials 48 hours to leave the country
April 14
April 14
Rebellion trial opens for South Korea's ousted president. Here's what to know
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared for the first time at his criminal trial on high-stakes rebellion charges
April 14
April 14
Greece signs deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France
Greece has signed a deal for the purchase of anti-ship missiles from France, as it seeks to bolster its defenses in a procurement program aimed mainly at addressing tensions with neighboring Turkey
April 14
April 14
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival
Thousands of Sikhs are in Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, a harvest festival that marks the start of the Sikh New Year and is mostly observed in Punjab and northern India
April 14
April 14
Islamabad urges Tehran's cooperation over the killing of 8 Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran
Islamabad has sought Tehran’s “full cooperation” over the killing of eight Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran
April 14
April 14
War in Ethiopia's Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care
The recent war in Ethiopia's Tigray region left many disabled veterans without the care they need
April 14
April 14
Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority celebrates Easter with egg decorating traditions
Members of Germany's Sorbian community carry on the tradition of decorating Easter eggs
April 14
April 14
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP
A court in Bangladesh’s capital has issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor Minister Tulip Siddiq, who is a niece of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year in a mass uprising
April 14
April 14
What to know about Ecuador's reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime
Daniel Noboa stunned voters in 2023 when he won a snap election for a 16-month presidency after only a brief stint as a lawmaker and with no established political machinery
April 14