Ebola survivors note 'indescribable joy' while Congo's cases near 300

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 282 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Congo’s growing outbreak, the central African nation says, as patients who recovered from a type of the disease with no approved medicine or vaccine described their experiences to The Associated Press.

What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats

MEXICO CITY (AP) – The United States military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats transiting in Latin America have killed more than 200 people since September, when the Trump administration began an operation it has justified as necessary to stem the flow of drugs. As the strikes continue, the administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing “narco-terrorists”.

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

NEW YORK (AP) – In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the Defense Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space inaccessible to journalists.

Rubio says he's optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks

WASHINGTON (AP) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday in his first public testimony since the Iran war began that the Iranians have agreed to negotiate on nuclear points.

Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

Over four years ago, Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko allowed longtime ally Russia to use his territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv are warning that Lukashenko could again allow his land to serve as a launchpad for more attacks by the Kremlin’s forces.

Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran deal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israeli forces are making their deepest incursion inside Lebanon since they withdrew from the country over a quarter-century ago, despite a nominal U.S.-brokered ceasefire and the first direct talks between the countries in decades. The Israeli advance also presents a challenge in the emerging deal to extend the Iran war ceasefire.

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking nuclear plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Kyiv on Sunday launched new strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. It has also denied Moscow’s claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia, causing a large-scale fire. It claimed the refinery has been supplying Moscow’s war effort.

Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund

WASHINGTON (AP) – David Johnston was a licensed attorney when he illegally entered the Capitol with a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. More than five years later, the South Carolina man is offering to help fellow “J6ers” apply for payouts from the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion new fund for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.

American allies warn division weakens deterrence

SINGAPORE (AP) – American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that as threats increasingly transcend regions cooperation is more important than ever, even as Washington has become more critical of its traditional friends.