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Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

BEIJING (AP) — There are many things that China and Germany do not see eye-to-eye on — notably Russia's war in Ukraine — but the leaders of the world's second and third largest economies non...

Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hugo Alejandro Pérez was in his house a few miles from the Mexican stadium that is slated to host FIFA World Cup games when gunfire and explosions erupted just out...

India's Modi gets a warm greeting from Netanyahu as he arrives in Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday aimed at focusing on strengthening security, economic and technological cooperation bet...

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic ...

Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, alternat...

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva for more Russia talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian delegation is set to meet Thursday with American envoys in the run-up to another round of trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

Eastern Washington hosts Northern Colorado following Wisne's 38-point game

Northern Colorado Bears (18-10, 8-7 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (11-17, 9-6 Big Sky) Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado visits Eastern Washingt...

Oral Roberts hosts Rollins and Denver

Denver Pioneers (15-15, 8-7 Summit League) at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (7-22, 2-12 Summit League) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver faces Oral Roberts after Julius ...

Gallatin leads Eastern Washington against Northern Colorado after 25-point outing

Eastern Washington Eagles (13-15, 6-9 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado Bears (20-8, 11-4 Big Sky) Greeley, Colorado; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington plays Northern Colorado...

US futures are flat and global stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. futures were flat Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, while global shares were mostly higher. In Europe, France's CAC 40 edged up 0.3% in ea...

Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly. Deputy Chief Cabi...

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the se...