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India's Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions.

Lionel Rosenblatt, a high-profile advocate for refugee rights, has died at 82 after a battle with cancer.

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump. The first American pontiff has faced criticism from Trump.

Asian stocks are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied over expectations of an extension of a ceasefire in the Iran war and more talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Analilia Mejia will try to expand Democratic momentum in New Jersey as she and Republican Joe Hathaway compete in a special election for the U.S. House.

Pakistan's army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war.

President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas to promote the tax cuts he signed into law last year, part of a push to focus on economic issues ahead of this year's elections.

It's never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that's not an easy ask.

Carlos Ulberg fought through an injured right knee to capture the light heavyweight title in UCF 327. He says he lost it hours later, literally.

Young Western social media users are embracing a "very Chinese time" of their lives, and China's government is keen to use this moment to boost the country's cultural influence worldwide.