UN countries adopt treaty to better trace origins of genetic resources under global patent system
U.N. member countries have concluded a new treaty to help ensure that traditional knowledge about genetic resources — like medicines derived from exotic plants in the Andes mountains — is... #press
Singapore Airlines tightens cabin safety measures after turbulence killed one, injured dozens
Singapore Airlines says it will halt meal services and get all cabin crew to buckle up when planes fly through turbulence as part of tighter cabin measures after one person died and dozens were... #press
U.S. pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China’s trade practices at G7 finance meeting
The U.S. is seeking to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets as finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich democracies open a two-day meeting Another... #press
Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US
A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving... #press
Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China’s opposition
The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests. #press
Israel’s army says the bodies of 3 more hostages killed on Oct 7. were rescued overnight from Gaza
Israel's army says the bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. #press
The top UN court is set to rule on a request for it to order Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza
The top United Nations court is set to rule on an urgent plea by South Africa for judges to order Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza and withdraw from the enclave. #press
Security Council to vote on resolution decrying attacks on UN and aid workers, demanding protection
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a resolution that strongly condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and U.N. personnel. #press
Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint
An Australian judge has ruled that the social media platform X is subject to a state’s anti-discrimination law even though it does not have an office in Australia. #press
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street’s slide on worries over interest rates
Asian shares have retreated after strong reports on the U.S. economy raised the possibility that interest rates may stay painfully high. #press
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 16–23, 2024. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the UK’s national elections for July 4, months earlier than expected. Stars attended the Cannes Film Festival in France. Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City won their national soccer leagues, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. This... #press
AP Week in Pictures: Global
May 17-23, 2024 Iranians attended the funeral of the late President Ebrahim Raisi and others killed in a helicopter crash. Police tried to stop a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin, and Buddhists around Asia marked the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha. This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling... #press
Pakistan to pay $2.58 million in compensation to families of 5 Chinese who died in suicide bombing
Pakistan says it will pay $2.58 million in compensation to the families of five Chinese engineers who were killed in March when a suicide bomber targeted the vehicle carrying them in... #press
Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever
Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. #press
Top Russian military officials are being arrested. Why is it happening?
The arrests began last month when a Russian deputy defense minister was detained. #press
McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain’s penalty to beat Stars 3-2
Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into the second overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame their captain’s double-minor penalty in the first extra period and beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of... #press
Mexico’s poorest receiving less government funds under president who brought poor to the fore
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept into office nearly six years ago with a simple motto laying out his administration’s priorities: “For the good of all, first the poor.”. #press
Explosion and fire at chemical factory in India kills at least 9, injures 64
Officials say at least nine people have been killed and 64 are injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical factory in western India. #press
More severe weather forecast in Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage
Residents of the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, are working to clean up days after a destructive tornado ripped apart more than 100 homes in just one minute, took the lives of four residents and injured dozens... #press
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series. #press