US officials blast Russia's decision to exit Ukraine grain export deal as food prices jump
Sercan Ozkurnazli/dia images via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After Russia announced it would end its participation in a critical deal that has allowed ships to safely export millions of tons of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, top
Why the Crimean Bridge is key to Russia's war in Ukraine
Vera Katkova/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (LONDON) — A series of explosions damaged a section of the single bridge that connects Russia to Crimea on Monday, marking the latest attack on Moscow’s crucial link to the annexed
Inflation has plummeted but these prices are still soaring
Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A better-than-expected inflation report last week bolstered hopes that a prolonged bout of severe price hikes is near its end — but the costs of some staple items continue to
Iran resumes infamous 'morality police' to enforce mandatory hijab law
KeithBinns/Getty Images (LONDON) — Iran’s infamous hijab police, known as the “morality police,” are again patrolling the streets, Iranian authorities said. The controversial measure was announced Sunday along with a series of other severe actions that are
Imprisoned Cuban rapper sewed his mouth shut in protest of government's mistreatment
Alvaro Medina Jurado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Cuban rapper, who helped write the 2021 Latin Grammy song of the year, reportedly sewed his own mouth shut to protest his alleged mistreatment in a maximum-security prison on
Toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires could impact health of millions in the US
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Smoke from the Canadian wildfires — fueled by record heat and dry conditions — could severely impact the health of millions of people across the United States. More than 800 active fires
Doug Emhoff leads US presidential delegation at Women's World Cup
SasinT Gallery/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As millions of people around the world tune in for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this week, second gentleman Doug Emhoff will be in New Zealand representing the United States.