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More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in ‘coming days’, France says

It follows escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Peru votes in tight presidential run-off in test of Latin America's rightward shift

LIMA, June 7 - Peruvians vote in a tight run-off presidential election on Sunday that will either continue Latin America's rightward shift or buck the trend with a leftist candidate who rattled markets.

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a first step towards regulating the inflow of guest workers.

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

MEXICO CITY, June 1 - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her government, escalating her rhetoric against Mexico's largest trading partner.

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador

LONDON, June 1 - The British government published on Monday a second batch of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a saga which has led to questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment and leadership.

Teenager Jodar stages scintillating comeback win over Carreno Busta for French Open last eight spot

Ukrainian drones hit targets across several Russian regions

MOSCOW, May 31 - Ukrainian drones struck energy and industrial targets across several Russian regions overnight, Russian authorities said on Sunday, in an escalating campaign of strikes against infrastructure.

US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

A missile was launched into the engine room of the M/V Lian Star on May 29, US Central Command said.

European Medicines Agency recommends next season’s Covid-19 vaccines should target XFG variant

Updating shots to better match circulating variants can improve protection as the virus changes.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON, May 29 - The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a U.S. official told Reuters.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

May 28 - The U.S. FDA's advisory panel will vote on Thursday on whether COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 immunization campaign should target the dominant XFG variant, after staff members raised concerns about limited data on currently circulating strains.

Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations

The move came amid escalating cross-border hostilities despite the ceasefire declared weeks ago.

Motorists to pay new Genting Highlands road charges from May 28, starting at US$0.80

Genting Malaysia Berhad previously said the charges were necessary due to steep and escalating costs of maintaining the road and its slopes, which were paid for by the firm since the 1960s.

US voices alarm over Bolivia unrest as protests spread nationwide

WASHINGTON, May 19 - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday he spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and was very concerned about escalating unrest in the South American country, where nationwide protests over austerity measures have sparked instability.

Banks close branches in tense Bolivia, diplomats call for calm

LA PAZ, May 19 - Banks temporarily closed branches in Bolivia's capital La Paz on Tuesday as escalating anti-government unrest sounded alarms and foreign diplomats called for calm.