East Timor's independence hero Xanana Gusmao returns to power as prime minister

Former East Timor independence fighter Xanana Gusmao has been sworn in as prime minister of Asia’s youngest country after his party won the parliamentary election in May

2023-07-02 11:28

Fire that killed 4 at NYC e-bike store was caused by lithium ion batteries, fire commissioner says

The early-morning fire at an e-bike store in lower Manhattan that left four dead was caused by lithium-ion batteries, the city's fire commissioner said Tuesday.

2023-06-20 23:50

Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine's fightback succeeds in latest threat

Russia may be forced to use a nuclear weapon if Ukraine's counteroffensive succeeds, senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday -- the latest in a series of nuclear threats made during Moscow's invasion by the key ally of President Vladimir Putin.

2023-07-31 14:20

Asian Shares Set to Fall as Congress Mulls Accord: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks are poised to slide Wednesday after momentum in US equities faded and Congress considered the debt

2023-05-31 06:58

Sweden's Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome

The foundation that administers the prestigious Nobel prizes has reversed its policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as a far-right Swedish politician, who all were previously banned

2023-09-01 16:50

MLB insider calls out the league for Oakland A’s and Las Vegas fiasco

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal ripped the Oakland Athletics, team owner John Fisher, and the league for plans to move the franchise to Las Vegas.If you thought the Oakland Athletics were bad in recent years, those teams have nothing on the ineptitude of the 2023 squad. Through the first 54 games of t...

2023-05-28 09:51

Andrew Tate shares why he lacks 'emotional attachment to money', Internet says, 'why not just pay your taxes'

Andrew Tate said, 'Money is a spirit, and it doesn’t respect the frugal and fearful, money WANTS to belong to me - because I allow her to stay free'

2023-07-22 13:54

Pakistan investigates claims that porter was left to die during Norwegian climber's K2 record quest

A Pakistani mountaineer says an investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world’s most treacherous mountain

2023-08-12 21:53

Soccer-Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY Spain defeated England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, capping off

2023-08-21 01:22

Jalen Brunson scores 32 points, leads Knicks past Hornets for 3rd straight victory

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to three games with a 122-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

2023-11-19 09:51

Markets mixed as upbeat US data plays against rates outlook

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed data showing the US economy remained resilient in the face of rising interest rates against the prospect of more...

2023-06-28 10:55

Saudi Arabia needs more than higher oil prices to fund its grand plans

Riyadh knows that it cannot rely solely on a fluctuating oil market for income. Along with its efforts to raise oil prices, it is also trying to bring in investment from abroad.

2023-06-05 22:26