Hong Kong democrats disband party amid China clampdown

Hong Kong has been hit by a China-imposed national security law and overhaul of the electoral system that has largely sidelined democrats from local politics

Texas' GOP-held House set for impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster.

Ukraine drones target Russia oil pipeline installations

In its latest drone attack behind enemy lines, Ukraine has targeted Russian oil pipeline installations, killing at least two.

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former diplomat and presidential advisor Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through one of its most tumultuous periods including the presidency of Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War.

Three dead in clash on Iran-Afghan border Three dead after a shooting provoked by water rights battles between Iran and Afghanistan.
At least three killed in clash on Iran-Afghan border

Three people are dead after a shooting provoked by water rights battles between Iran and Afghanistan.

Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student

HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong on Saturday criticized rights group Amnesty International's accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after being interrogated at the airport, and said that government records showed that he had not entered or been refused entry to the city.

Ukraine claims Russia is plotting 'a provocation' at nuclear plant, offers no evidence

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine’s military intelligence has claimed, without offering evidence, that Russia is plotting a "large-scale provocation" at a nuclear power plant it occupies in the southeast of the country with the aim of disrupting a looming Ukrainian counteroffensive.