New Zealand’s Prime Minister Says That She Is Pregnant Jacinda Ardern, who became New Zealand’s prime minister in October, attracted international attention when she denounced television interviewers who had asked whether she planned to have children if elected. Ms. Ardern, 37, told a television presenter that it was “unacceptable” for […]

India tests-fires Agni-V, a nuclear-capable ICBM India has successfully test-fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the country’s Defense Ministry said Thursday. The nuclear-capable Agni-V is believe to be India’s most advanced ICBM. It was fired Thursday morning India time from Abdul Kalam island off the coast of the eastern […]

Pakistan army: Indian fire kills 2 villagers near Kashmir Pakistan’s military says Indian troops from across the border have targeted villages along Kashmir, killing two civilians and wounding five others in the latest “unprovoked” cease-fire violation. In a statement, the military said Pakistani troops Thursday responded to Indian fire on […]

Human Rights Watch says Trump era encourages world dictators Human Rights Watch says that new intolerance in countries like the United States is encouraging oppressive strongmen from Russia to China and Turkey. The advocacy group’s annual report released Thursday says immigrant-bashing and other populist policies pose “an enormous threat” to […]

Kazakhstan bus fire kills 52 A bus has caught fire in north-western Kazakhstan, killing 52 people, the interior ministry has said. Five people managed to get out and were treated by rescue workers on the spot, reports said. The accident happened at 10:30 local time on Thursday (04:30 GMT) in […]