European summit opens in Moldova with Ukraine war, regional conflicts on agenda
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at a sprawling summit of some 50 European leaders in Moldova, becoming the focal point of an event that seeks to quell regional conflicts and shore up unity in the face of Russia’s war
2023-06-01 15:45
Girl and her mother among three killed in Russian strike on Kyiv - officials
By Valentyn Ogirenko and Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -An 11-year-old girl, her mother and another woman were killed in a
2023-06-01 15:29
US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is stressing the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities
2023-06-01 15:23
Exclusive-Vulture surveillance system alerts Zambian park to poachers
By Gloria Dickie Lion and leopard populations in Zambia's Kafue National Park are showing signs of a modest
2023-06-01 15:18
North Korean leader's sister says US hypocritical for criticizing failed satellite launch
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of “gangster-like” hypocrisy for criticizing her country’s failed launch of a military spy satellite and insisted a successful launch will be made soon
2023-06-01 15:16
Australian judge rules in civil court war crime allegations against hero soldier proved
A judge in a civil case says a decorated Australian veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war crimes in Afghanistan
2023-06-01 14:23
China and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline
China and Singapore have laid the groundwork for a hotline between the two countries that would establish a high-level communications link between Beijing and a close American partner in Asia at a time when Chinese tensions with Washington are high and dialogue has stalled
2023-06-01 14:20
AI chips are hot. Here's what they are, what they're for and why investors see gold
The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics
2023-06-01 13:57
Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year
2023-06-01 13:56
Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signaling continuity of rule
The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country’s own monarchy are getting married in a palace celebration that introduces him to the world
2023-06-01 13:55
Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota Motor Corp.’s resolve to develop hydrogen vehicles
2023-06-01 13:54
US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years
2023-06-01 13:24