Marco Rubio is absent as ministers from world's richest countries meet in South Africa
Foreign ministers from the world's top economies are meeting for the G20 in South Africa. But the U.S. is conspicuous in its absence.
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How Mexico is preparing to house citizens deported from the U.S.
Mexico braced for mass deportations after President Trump took office, setting up reception centers to provide shelter and services. But so far large scale deportations haven't materialized in Mexico.
Mexico warns the US not to 'invade our sovereignty' in fight against cartels
As the US officially designates six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, Mexico's president warns the United States against any violation of its territory.
DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia's invasion.
China repatriates more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar
Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month to shut down the scam centers that bilked victims around the world out of billions of dollars.
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President Trump escalates attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, NPR analysis shows DOGE savings claims don't add up, and Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages.
The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role
The Damascus neighborhood of the man who has been leading Syria's new caretaker government celebrates his new role and reflects on the last 14 years of civil war.
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh feeling the impact of U.S. international aid cuts
President Trump's decisions have already started to impact many people around the world who depend on U.S. humanitarian assistance, including the Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh.
Trump escalates attacks on Zelenskyy while falsely blaming him for Russia's invasion
President Trump is escalating his personal attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator." It's the latest example in the explosive relationship between the two leaders.
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including mother and young sons
Today's release is the first time Hamas has handed over the bodies of hostages during the war, although several have been recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza and returned to Israel.