Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.

CIA had doubts about Israeli intelligence on a threat to Trump in Turkey that prompted an extraordinary secret flight.

Crew members of a Yemeni ship attacked by Houthi rebels earlier this week say a second missile hit during rescue efforts, causing more chaos and casualties.

Two powerful earthquakes less than two months apart have exposed stark differences in how neighboring Venezuela and Colombia respond to catastrophe. While civilians in Venezuela dug through rubble

The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan. The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls

Oil prices rose early Friday after the U.S. said its naval blockade of Iranian ports could continue "indefinitely".

The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.