Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:19
China's new bonds to help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit rises
BEIJING China's new sovereign bonds will help bolster the economic recovery, China's vice finance minister Zhu Zhongming said
2023-10-25 13:45
UK Startup Investment Hits $15 Billion This Year Due to US Money
UK startups have attracted $4.9 billion in investment in the third quarter in part thanks to US backers,
2023-10-25 13:28
Born after Superstorm Sandy's destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey
A decade after they were envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy’s destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect densely populated cities in New Jersey just outside New York City are getting underway
2023-10-25 12:53
Vermont ski town says it's 'waiting with open arms' for the winter season after severe flooding
As winter approaches, a Vermont ski town that was hit by severe flooding this summer wants to get the word out that its very much open, with only a handful of businesses still rebuilding
2023-10-25 12:50
Vietnam's Vinfast committed to selling EVs to US despite challenges, intense competition
Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has plunged right into the crowded and hypercompetitive U.S. auto market, gambling that if it can sell its electric vehicles to finicky Americans, it can succeed anywhere
2023-10-25 11:52
Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties
BEIJING Taiwanese companies should assume their social responsibilities and play a "positive role" in promoting the peaceful development
2023-10-25 11:26
Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning near Acapulco in Mexico, threatening to lash the coastal region with destructive winds and potentially "catastrophic storm surge," forecasters say.
2023-10-25 11:25
Philippines posts budget deficit of $4.42 billion in September
MANILA The Philippine government posted a budget deficit of 250.9 billion pesos ($4.42 billion) for September, 39% higher
2023-10-25 10:57
DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida's Jewish community after a Republican lawmaker in his home state flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump and accused the governor of failing to address antisemitism.
2023-10-25 10:53
Japan considering $33 billion spending on payouts, tax cut to counter inflation -sources
By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO Japan's government is considering spending around $33 billion for payouts to low-income households and
2023-10-25 10:24
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:17