The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.

The war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s rhetoric have driven US alliances with Europe near the breaking point.

Election winner Peter Magyar said ​on Wednesday that ‌President Tamas Sulyok would ask him at ​the inaugural session ​of parliament to form ⁠Hungary's next government, ​which could be sworn ​in by the middle of next month or ​somewhat sooner.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States in a move widely seen as an effort to ease diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

U.N. officials said the capsize reflects the longtime displacement of the Rohingya minority group, who face violence at home in Myanmar and bleak conditions at refugee camps in Bangladesh.

U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada announced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax amid ongoing instability in the oil market.