Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat struck by 'foreign' vessel in South China Sea
Three Filipino fishermen have died after an "unidentified commercial vessel" allegedly rammed their fishing boat near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine coast guard said Wednesday, compounding tensions in a region of the disputed South China Sea that is already a flashpoint.
2023-10-04 11:53
Indian police raid news site critical of Modi's government, fueling fears for press freedom
Police in New Delhi have raided the homes of prominent journalists linked to a left-leaning news organization known for its scrutiny of the Indian government, in a move media groups characterized as the latest attack on press freedom.
2023-10-04 11:51
Asia stocks slump as bond selloff spooks markets
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE Asian stocks sank to 11-month lows on Wednesday as an ongoing rout in global
2023-10-04 11:23
Malaysia sees greater savings from shift to targeted subsidy system – Bloomberg, citing minister
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia expects to save at least $1 billion to $2 billion a year from a shift
2023-10-04 10:47
Baltimore police confirm an active shooter situation near Morgan State University
Baltimore police are responding to "an active shooter situation" near the campus of Morgan State University, the department said Tuesday night.
2023-10-04 10:45
MLB Playoffs: 1 mistake every Wild Card team made with their postseason roster
The wild card series of the MLB Playoffs are underway, but every team made at least one mistake with their postseason roster. MLB insider Robert Murray breaks down the blunder for each club.
2023-10-04 10:16
US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain
The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.
2023-10-04 09:49
NZ central bank holds rates steady, says past hikes tempering inflation
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand's central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5% on Wednesday, as
2023-10-04 09:48
Oil rises on tightening crude supply
By Laura Sanicola Oil rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday, supported by tightening global crude supply ahead
2023-10-04 08:57
Toronto Commute Snarled for Hours as Rail Network Goes Down
Workers in Canada’s largest city struggled to get home Tuesday after the regional rail system was hit by
2023-10-04 08:54
Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants, including Trump 2020 campaign official, in Georgia election interference case
Several defendants in the Georgia election interference case have been approached about their interest in accepting plea deals, as the Fulton County district attorney seeks to pare back the pool of defendants and pick up cooperators ahead of potential trials, according to sources familiar with the matter.
2023-10-04 08:50
Australian towns battle fire and flood back-to-back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
2023-10-04 08:47