Taiwan says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – Taiwan hasn’t been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U.S. Navy secretary told a Senate committee in Washington that some foreign military sales were being delayed to ensure the American military has enough munitions for the Iran war.

Ukrainians fear bill could declare missing soldiers dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Hundreds of Ukrainians marched through the capital on Friday, demanding that the government veto a bill that families of missing soldiers say could lead to their loved ones being prematurely declared dead.

Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (AP) – Republican Ken Paxton is riding high as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of the U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, now with the weight of President Donald Trump’s backing.

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Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward trajectory.

Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

PHOENIX (AP) – As Sandra Ramirez watched footage of immigration officers cracking down on migrants over the past year, she knew her 2024 vote for Donald Trump was a mistake. “There are a lot of people who are being harassed for the color of their skin, and that’s not right,” said Ramirez, who broke from her Democrat-voting family to cast a ballot for Trump.

Rare public appearances mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

HAVANA (AP) – Former President Raúl Castro was last seen surrounded by tens of thousands of people attending a state-organized rally for International Workers’ Day along Havana’s famed seawall. The 94-year-old stood tall and unwavering under a warming sun, even as some people nearby fainted before the May 1 event began.

Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González pledged Thursday during her annual address to boost the amount of electric energy available to power the U.S. territory as chronic outages persist, angering and frustrating many across the island.

In California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

CORONA, Calif. (AP) – No one would call California Trump country. But a vicious U.S. House primary is playing out southeast of Los Angeles where two Republican incumbents wedged into the same district are fighting over their MAGA bona fides and loyalty to the president.