Russian gunmaker Kalashnikov modifies AK-12 assault rifle based on Ukraine combat experience
Firearms manufacturer Kalashnikov has unveiled an upgraded AK-12 assault rifle, with modifications based on the weapon's use in the war on Ukraine.
2023-05-27 11:29
Years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan sank a US warship in China
Some historians say that to fully understand Pearl Harbor, one must first understand what happened to the USS Panay in China.
2023-05-27 08:17
Shein is about to return to India in a big way
Shein is plotting a major comeback in India, nearly three years after it was booted out of the country.
2023-05-26 17:56
Terrifying moments as plane door opens midair on Asiana Airlines flight
The door of an Asiana Airlines jet opened as it was coming in to land in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday afternoon, leaving wind whipping through the plane's cabin as terrified passengers gripped their armrests, video of the incident shows.
2023-05-26 15:16
Suspect arrested after shooting and stabbing attack in Japan leaves four dead
The suspect in a shooting and stabbing incident that left four people dead in central Japan is now in police custody, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing local police early Friday.
2023-05-26 10:22
Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over alleged discrimination of passenger on flight from China
Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it had fired three cabin crew members after a passenger complained of discrimination on a flight from mainland China, an incident that angered Hong Kong officials and underscored the pressure on the city's flag carrier to please Beijing.
2023-05-24 15:15
US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
2023-05-22 15:46
Don't drop it: World's most expensive ice cream costs $6,400
A white truffle and gold leaf ice cream made in Japan comes with its own custom spoon.
2023-05-22 15:16
F-16s for Ukraine: Why Kyiv would still face big hurdles in using the US-made fighter jets
Ukraine's quest for US-made F-16 fighter jets received a big boost over the weekend when US President Joe Biden gave his backing for Kyiv's pilots to be trained to fly them.
2023-05-22 14:55
ABC Australia apologizes to host as he steps away due to 'sickening' racist attacks
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has apologized to journalist Stan Grant, who accused the network of failing to defend him from racist abuse, some of which followed his commentary on the coronation of King Charles III.
2023-05-22 14:45
Inferno tears through Manila's historic Central Post Office
A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital late Sunday night, with teams of fire fighters battling for more than seven hours overnight before it was finally brought under control.
2023-05-22 14:28
China imposes sales restrictions on Micron as it escalates tech battle with Washington
China has banned Chinese companies working on key infrastructure projects from buying products from US semiconductor manufacturer Micron, in a major escalation of an ongoing battle between the world's top two economies over access to crucial technology.
2023-05-22 13:27