US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'

The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people

The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.

Prince Philip funeral reunites William and Harry, who were seen exchanging words after the service

Though Princes William and Harry didn't walk side-by-side during the funeral procession for Prince Philip, they were seen walking together and exchanging words as they left the service.

Raul Castro confirms resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party

Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.

Japan's prime minister meets with Biden, urges strong alliance to counter China

Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.

Israel says it will 'definitely' stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon

Israel’s foreign minister said Friday that his country was determined to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon, after Tehran promised to step up its uranium enrichment process.

Prince Philip once apologized to President Nixon for making a 'lame' toast

Prince Philip was known for occasional off-the-cuff remarks that could be embarrassing. But his faux pas at a White House dinner with President Richard Nixon in 1969 was enough for Philip to actually lose sleep.

Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II: A love story

The “Prince Charming” trope is common in fairytales, but it was real life for Queen Elizabeth II.

India's biggest cities shut down as new daily COVID-19 cases hit more than 200K

India’s two largest cities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients.

Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at Prince Philip's funeral Saturday

Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers.

Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.