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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s apparent landslide victory in the Philippines presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the

Media Advisory: Second COVID-19 Summit  The White House

Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump praise each other at GOP fundraiser  CNN

When Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to invade Ukraine more than two months ago, he no doubt expected an easy victory from a lightning-fast assault intended to crush the smaller opposing force. This spectacular victory was meant to advance

In his new tell-all book, former Defense Department Secretary Mark Esper recalled a meeting with top Cabinet officials during the withdrawal from Syria and the “warhawks” who had to be reminded that they weren’t going to bomb Iran. In an

Reverentially known as Pandit (“teacher”), Shivkumar Sharma took the hammered dulcimer from humble folk instrument to classical concert stages around the world. He died Tuesday in Mumbai. (Image credit: Prasad Gori/Hindustan Times/Getty Images)

President Joe Biden delivers remarks Tuesday on his plan to fight inflation and lower prices to American consumers.

The city of Shanghai is doubling down on pandemic restrictions after a brief period of loosening up, frustrating residents who were hoping a more than monthlong lockdown was finally easing as the number of new cases falls in China’s largest

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies on the Financial Stability Oversight Council annual report on Tuesday before the Senate Banking committee hearing.

Ukrainian officials say Russian troops are pounding away at the vital port of Odesa, apparently as part of efforts to disrupt the supply lines and weapons shipments that have been critical to Kyiv’s defense.