Friday, February 27, 2026 6:34 AM ET
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Pakistan says it is in "open war" with Afghanistan, launches strikes on Kabul -- Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan on Friday, including the capital Kabul. Islamabad has accused Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan.6 hours ago
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms -- At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.13 hours ago
Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai -- A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles.17 hours ago
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine -- The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.19 hours ago
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal -- As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.20 hours ago
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba -- Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.20 hours ago
Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab -- Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.21 hours ago
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? -- Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.1 day ago
Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested -- Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says. -- Feb 2646 minutes ago
Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees -- The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges. -- Feb 258 hours ago
Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes" -- Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails. -- Feb 258 hours ago
German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder -- The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river. -- Feb 2516 hours ago
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout? -- A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics. -- Feb 2519 hours ago
85-YEAR-OLD KIDNAPPED, MURDERED IN APPARENT CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY -- Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity. -- Feb 2519 hours ago