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Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identified

The U.S. military says the final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, ending a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled from a swampy training area.

Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive

Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight.

Israeli forces order evacuation for most of Rafah ahead of attack on the area

The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Monday for most of Rafah and suggested it may soon launch another ground operation in the city.

Senate Democrat warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences to Trump tariffs

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) warned Tuesday of “catastrophic” consequences to President Trump’s tariff plans.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed Tuesday that they shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone, even as the U.S. kept up its campaign of intense airstrikes targeting the group.

French court finds right-wing leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement

PARIS (AP) — A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case but didn’t immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the right-wing leader’s political future.

Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll in last week's massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people's last moments emerged: Two hundred Buddhist monks crushed by a collapsing monastery. Fifty children killed when a preschool classroom crumbled.

Trump administration deports more migrants to Salvadoran prison

The Trump administration has deported another 17 men it claims are affiliated with gangs to a Salvadoran prison.

What to know about the ruling barring Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years

PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to a five-year ban on running for public office for embezzling EU funds, a major political earthquake. The ruling, which takes effect immediately, is likely to bar her from running in France’s next presidential election.

Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelations

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay announced Tuesday that it was recalling its ambassador to Brazil a day after Brazilian authorities acknowledged that their country's intelligence agency spied on Paraguayan officials in 2022.

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Finnish president: Trump should give Putin 3 weeks to agree Ukraine ceasefire

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Fox News that President Trump should impose an April 20 deadline for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Declining Eid travel and spending in Indonesia and discrimination in India dampen holiday spirit

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing and essential goods.

Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.

Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza's southern city of Rafah

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel's military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah and nearby areas, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the Gaza Strip's southernmost city.

Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia and Ukraine discuss Trump's proposal to end war

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Moscow on Monday for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the 3-year-old war.

An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says

President Donald Trump's administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison.

Bipartisan senators introduce primary, secondary Russia sanctions

Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced legislation on Tuesday seeking to impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia if it does not agree to long lasting peace with its neighboring country, Ukraine.

Chinese military conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan

The Chinese military has conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence.

Most in survey of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US

Most Western Europeans are supportive of the continent’s intent to fire back when President Trump moves forward with tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles away

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the capital. Bangkok Gov.

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Institute of Peace headquarters transfer is a done deal even as lawsuit continues to unfold

There is no answer yet on the lawsuit filed by Institute of Peace board members who were fired amid a remaking of the independent think tank.

Smell of death permeates Myanmar cities after quake kills over 1,600, leaves others buried

The 7.7 magnitude quake hit midday Friday with an epicenter near Mandalay, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure like the city’s airport.

Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having 'terrorist motive,' prosecutors say

The Ukrainian suspect who stabbed five people in Amsterdam last week, including two Americans, likely had a "terrorist motive," Dutch prosecutors say.

Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect from Wednesday.

A fireball from a burst gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 145 people

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A fireball that erupted from a burst gas pipeline soared into the sky outside Malaysia's largest city and injured 145 people as it burned for several hours before being put out, authorities said Tuesday.

Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks

President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks and set back Trump's hopes of a quick end to the war.

Pope's work during convalescence includes clearing path for saints from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel, the Vatican said Tuesday, in signs of continued improvements during his convalescence at the Vatican after beating life-threatening double pneumonia during a five-week hos

Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza

CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the militant group.

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran's first response to a letter that U.S.

Musk slams Le Pen ruling, says it will 'backfire' like Trump's as some on global right face legal troubles

Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, among other right-wing politicians.