'Conversation has commenced' with North Korea over US solider, United Nations Command says
A "conversation has commenced" with North Korea over US Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the border between North and South Korea last week in the demilitarized zone separating the two nations, the deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) said Monday.
2023-07-25 01:51
US-Taiwan trade pact key to countering diplomatic isolation, Taipei's top trade negotiator says
The signing of a trade pact between Taiwan and the United States will play a key role in helping the island counter its diplomatic isolation from China, according to Taiwan's top trade negotiator.
2023-07-24 14:26
Sex scene in 'Oppenheimer' becomes latest target of Hindu nationalists
Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster movie "Oppenheimer" has sparked controversy among the Hindu-right in India, with some calling for a boycott and demanding the removal of a sex scene in which the titular character utters a famous line from the religion's holy scripture.
2023-07-24 13:30
Ten dead in China after middle school gymnasium roof collapse
At least ten people are dead and one still trapped following the collapse of a middle school gymnasium roof in China's northeastern city of Qiqihar Sunday afternoon, Chinese state media CCTV reported.
2023-07-24 10:57
Russia claims drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow
Drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in the Russian capital Moscow at around 4 a.m. local on Monday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram.
2023-07-24 10:55
China and the US are finally talking again -- but can they really work together?
The three top American officials who traveled to Beijing in recent weeks had a challenging brief: stabilize the world's most consequential — and contentious — bilateral relationship.
2023-07-24 10:27
Elon Musk says Twitter logo to change, birds to be gradually abandoned
Elon Musk tweeted on his official account on Sunday that Twitter would be changing its logo to an "X" and that all the birds will be disappearing from the platform.
2023-07-23 15:18
Americans from coast to coast flock to Women's World Cup, including one very dedicated superfan
American soccer fans have flocked to Australia and New Zealand to cheer on the US National Women's Team (USNWT) as they attempt a historic "threepeat", but not many can say they have been in the crowds as often as Jessica Malone.
2023-07-22 07:23
US diaspora helps Philippines make World Cup history with country's first ever appearance
When the Philippines' soccer team faces Switzerland in a few hours time on Friday at the Women's World Cup, they'll be the first team of any gender from the Southeast Asian nation to make it to the tournament -- boosted by a contingent of dual US nationals players.
2023-07-21 10:27
India triggers inflation fears after imposing major rice export ban
India on Thursday ordered a halt to its largest rice export category in a move that will roughly halve shipments by the world's largest exporter of the grain, triggering fears of further inflation on global food markets.
2023-07-21 09:18
Germany warns of suspected lioness on the loose in Berlin
Berlin police warned residents in parts of the capital to stay indoors as a wild animal, believed to be a lioness, is on the loose in the southwestern part of the German capital Thursday morning.
2023-07-20 15:50
China vows to support private businesses in bid to boost economic growth
China has promised to throw its weight behind private businesses, just days after a slew of economic data showed growth momentum had slumped.
2023-07-20 15:48