Trump says Kim 'trusts me, and I trust him'
President Donald Trump said he trusts Kim Jong Un and that he has received the same trust in return following a historic sitdown with the North Korean leader.
Meghan and Harry to tour Australia and New Zealand
Royal newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Australia and several neighboring countries later this year, Kensington Palace announced.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization at Singapore summit
North Korea state media reported Monday that leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump will discuss denuclearization and establishing a "durable peace-keeping mechanism" on the Korean Peninsula during their historic summit on Tuesday.
Europe asks US to spare its companies from Iran sanctions
The European Union, France, Germany and United Kingdom have asked the United States not to impose sanctions on EU-based companies over Iran.
Ethiopia opens airline and telecoms to private, international investors
Ethiopia is opening key economic sectors, including the state-owned Ethiopian Airlines and state-run telecoms, to local and international private investors.
Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports
The US trade dispute with Mexico is heating up. In retaliation for the Trump administration announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and much of the rest of the world, Mexico Tuesday imposed a series of tariffs against …
5 things for June 6: Primaries, Guatemala volcano, EU same-sex couples, Kate Spade
Just how hot is the job market in America right now? For the first time in two decades, there are more job openings than people to fill them. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed …
Tanzanian conjoined twins die at age 21
Few people share as much in life as conjoined twins. For Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti, conjoined twins and orphans from Tanzania, this was certainly the case.
Russian farmers are ditching the ruble for a new cryptocurrency
In a small village outside Moscow, a quiet revolution is underway. Farmers and small businesses around Kolionovo, 80 miles from the capital, are ditching the ruble and switching to a cryptocurrency -- the kolion -- to pay for local trade.
Saudis answer speculation with video of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia released video said to be shot on Tuesday that showed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting, amid recent speculation about his whereabouts.
US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were billed primarily as diplomatic missions, the face-to-face encounters have also served as valuable intelligence gathering opportunities that are helping shape US officials' understanding of …
5 things for May 31: Russia investigation, journalist's faked death, Kim Kardashian West
If you have Amazon Prime, be prepared for that price hike people have been talking about -- it's happening soon with renewals. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Israel responds to Gaza fire with dozens of airstrikes
Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on targets in Gaza in response to what it called the biggest barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the strip since the 2014 war there.
Bit By The Travel Bug, Now What? 6 Things You Should Expect When Traveling Internationally
According to most Instagram accounts, international travel is common. However, contrary to popular belief, international travelers are still a minority group. Now maybe the royal wedding put you in the position to get bit by the travel bug. Maybe it’s …
Houston Native Serves Aboard USS Donald Cook
Seaman Jose Palomares, left, from Houston, and Seaman Recruit Austin Batchelor, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, raise a rigid-hull inflatable boat abaord the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) May 23, 2018.
