South Korea Plunges into Crisis as President Declares Emergency Powers
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically escalated the country's political crisis Tuesday by declaring emergency martial law, alleging the opposition-controlled parliament harbors North...
Vietnamese Tycoon Loses Death Sentence Appeal in $44 Billion Bank Fraud
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan lost her appeal Tuesday against a death sentence for masterminding the world's largest bank fraud, though she maintains...
U.S.-Backed Forces Clash with Syrian Army, Expanding Regional Conflict
Kurdish-led forces backed by the United States battled Syrian government troops in northeastern Syria early Tuesday, both sides confirmed, creating a new challenge for...
NATO Likely to Defer Ukraine’s Membership Request, Diplomats Say
NATO appears unlikely to extend a membership invitation to Ukraine at Tuesday's foreign ministers meeting, diplomatic sources say, tempering Kyiv's hopes for a political...
China Restricts Critical Mineral Exports to U.S. in Latest Trade Dispute
China announced Tuesday an immediate ban on exports of key minerals to the United States, citing national security concerns and extending trade restrictions as...
