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1d ago

Mexico's president: Fentanyl crisis caused by 'lack of hugs' among U.S. families

The comment by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador caps a week of provocative statements from him about the crisis caused by the fentanyl,
Mexican President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his daily briefing conference at National Palace on March 14, 2023 in Mexico City.
Mexican President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his daily briefing conference at National Palace on March 14, 2023 in Mexico City.
2d ago

El Salvador approves emergency rules again to round up suspected gang members

The crackdown has resulted in over 65,000 arrests and thousands of alleged rights abuses, but opinion polls suggest 9 out of 10 Salvadorans approve of the anti-crime strategy.
Airmen of the Salvadoran Air Force patrol Soyapango, El Salvador
Airmen of the Salvadoran Air Force patrol Soyapango, El Salvador
2d ago

Omurice: A comfort food signals warmer relations are on the menu between 2 key U.S. allies

The omelet rice dish, which is said to be favored by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, was on the menu as he dined with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following a summit in Tokyo — the first between leaders of the two countries in 12 years.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida make a toast at Rengatei restaurant in Tokyo
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida make a toast at Rengatei restaurant in Tokyo
2d ago

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

The ban, which takes effect at the end of the month, follows similar moves in many other countries.
The TikTok logo on outside the company's offices in Culver City, Calif.
The TikTok logo on outside the company's offices in Culver City, Calif.

Will Cantopop make a splash in the U.S.? Boy band Mirror releases first English song

The boy band’s 12 members, who are wildly popular in the Chinese territory they call home, are trying to expand globally with their first English-language song.
Canto-Pop boy band, Mirror, in the music video for their latest release "Rumours".
Canto-Pop boy band, Mirror, in the music video for their latest release "Rumours".
2d ago

Former pro breaks record for world’s longest surf in Australia

Blake Johnston surfed more than 600 waves during the session which lasted over 40 hours.
Johnston sets out to surf over 40 hours straight as he attempts to smash the world record for the longest surf session and raise money for the Chumpy Pullin Foundation and Youth Mental Health.
Johnston sets out to surf over 40 hours straight as he attempts to smash the world record for the longest surf session and raise money for the Chumpy Pullin Foundation and Youth Mental Health.
2d ago

North Korea says ballistic missile test aimed to strike fear into enemies

Leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae smiled from afar as the missile from North Korea’s main airport.
North Korea ICBM launch
North Korea ICBM launch
2d ago

Indonesia acquits 2 police officers and jails 1 over deadly soccer crush

The disaster last year in the city of Malang, which killed 135 people, was among the world’s worst sporting tragedies, and the verdict drew outcries from victims’ relatives.
Relatives Grieve After Riot And Stampede At Football Match
Relatives Grieve After Riot And Stampede At Football Match

Chinese leader Xi to visit Russia next week for talks with Putin

It is his first trip to Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine last year, and comes as Beijing is trying to position itself as a mediator in the conflict despite skepticism from Washington and its allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing

Pentagon releases video of Russian fighter jets showdown with U.S. drone

Dramatic new video reveals the midair showdown between the two Russian fighter jets and the unmanned American reaper drone, which was downed in the Black Sea. NBC News’ Courtney Kube has the latest updates on the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Pentagon releases video of Russian fighter jets showdown with U.S. drone
Pentagon releases video of Russian fighter jets showdown with U.S. drone
2d ago

Italy’s highest court orders new trial for American tourists over police officer's death

The court said there was not enough evidence the two tourists were aware police were in front of them, which they both deny.
Two tourists from California are accused of murdering Cerciello during their summer vacation in Italy in July 2019.
Two tourists from California are accused of murdering Cerciello during their summer vacation in Italy in July 2019.

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