What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns

BANGKOK (AP) – China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine – a move that experts said showed Beijing’s increasing skill and capability as part of its nuclear deterrence strategy.

Indonesia to Acquire India's BrahMos Missiles

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto sealed a major defense deal on Tuesday, allowing Jakarta to acquire the Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

The Trump Report: Trump Irks Allies Ahead of NATO Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, announcing that the U.S. will lift sanctions, opening the possibility of selling F-35 jets to Turkey over Israel’s objections.

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Kazakhstan’s top court ruled Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in power after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office.

Kenya, Tanzania suppress protests with heavy police deployments

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Heavy police deployments in the capitals of Kenya and Tanzania suppressed planned protests on Tuesday, with July 7 a significant date for the East African neighbors.

Democrats' path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority.

French court says Marine Le Pen must wear electronic monitor

PARIS (AP) – Electronic monitors such as one that Marine Le Pen may have to wear when she campaigns to succeed French President Emmanuel Macron in elections next year are a common measure in France, in part to ease prison overcrowding.

Colombia's president-elect suspends transition after Petro alleges fraud

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the outgoing leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election.