New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan

The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.

Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years

The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

Mitch Albom: New Haiti travel warning won't stop orphanage mission

The warning comes amid mounting crime and the recent kidnapping of an American nurse working in the country and her child. But it's one that journalist and activist Mitch Albom - who started an orphanage in Haiti - just can’t accept.

Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200

An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.

US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war

The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.

North Korea fires ballistic missile after US submarine arrives in South Korea

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern sea, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing.