European stocks closed lower on Wednesday as traders assessed the Iran ceasefire extension, economic updates and a flurry of corporate earnings.

As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.

Cambodia and China on Wednesday held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, bringing together both countries’ foreign and defense ministers to deepen mutual political and security ties.

European Union envoys are meeting in hopes of approving a massive loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans

China indicated it was pleased with three countries that apparently blocked Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s trip to an African diplomatic ally, as Beijing seeks to further isolate the self-ruled democracy.

Prosecutors say the charges against alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, or MS-13, span more than 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022, including a weekend that was El Salvador‘s bloodiest since its civil war.