International

Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital to thank people for their prayers
Pope Francis has recorded an audio greeting from the hospital to thank people for their prayers as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia. The audio was recorded for the evening Rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square.
Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the U.S. for the 'foreseeable future'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’
President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked “nobody has ever heard of.” Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.
Director of Twin Cities-based group shares how federal cuts are impacting the Horn of Africa
American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa, also known as ARAHA, works in a region where food assistance programs, health care and nutrition services and projects combating malaria have closed due to cuts to USAID.
Divided SCOTUS rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze
By a 5-4 vote Wednesday, the Supreme Court told U.S. District Judge Amir Ali to clarify his earlier order that required the Republican administration to release nearly $2 billion in aid for work that had already been done.
Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia
Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia. In its latest update, the Vatican said on Wednesday that the pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8 a.m. Pope Francis remains in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger.