Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV Russia attacked Ukraine's main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday,
2023-08-02 18:20
Factbox-Credit rating: The shrinking 'triple A' club
Ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. government's top credit rating by a notch to 'AA+' sending
2023-08-02 17:23
Nearly half of those held in Russia's detention centers in Kherson were tortured, rights report finds
Nearly half of Ukrainians held in Russian detention centers in Kherson were subjected to widespread torture including sexual violence, according to a report published Wednesday.
2023-08-02 17:15
Donald Trump: What have Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis said about the charges?
Mr Trump is being indicted for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
2023-08-02 16:58
Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms
Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins.
2023-08-02 16:17
China replaces elite nuclear leadership in surprise military shake-up
China has revealed two new leaders of its People's Liberation Army Rocket Force this week in a surprise shake-up that has raised questions about the inner workings at the top of the military branch overseeing the nation's powerful arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.
2023-08-02 15:15
Jury to deliberate for 2nd day on whether Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should receive death penalty
Jurors on Wednesday will deliberate for a second day on whether to sentence Robert Bowers to death for killing 11 worshippers and wounding six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.
2023-08-02 14:55
Asian markets tumble after Fitch downgrades US debt
Asian markets fell broadly Wednesday after ratings agency Fitch downgraded its US debt credit rating from the highest level, citing "a steady deterioration in standards of governance."
2023-08-02 12:56
Exclusive-Chinese cities tighten property firms' access to escrow funds-sources
By Clare Jim and Ziyi Tang HONG KONG/BEIJING Some Chinese city governments have made it harder for developers
2023-08-02 12:51
Oil Rises After Industry Report Points to Massive Inventory Draw
Oil resumed a rally after an industry estimate pointed to a huge drawdown in US inventories, adding to
2023-08-02 11:49
Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted?
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges related to 2020 election subversion, a stunning third time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.
2023-08-02 10:55
Framber Valdez welcomes Justin Verlander back to Astros with no-hitter: Best memes and tweets
On the day that the Houston Astros brought Justin Verlander back in a trade, another ace in Framber Valdez stepped up with a pristine no-hitter.Before Tuesday night, the last Houston Astros pitcher to throw a no-hitter was Justin Verlander on Sept. 1, 2019. On the day that Houston traded to brin...
2023-08-02 10:51