'The water took them.' Myanmar residents describe horror of Cyclone Mocha
Concerns are high for thousands of vulnerable people after coastal areas in Rakhine state bore the brunt of Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar.
2023-05-21 11:52
This Japanese city rose from the ashes. Now it welcomes millions
In 1945, the American military detonated an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, killing thousands of people instantly. Today, memorials and exhibitions symbolizing peace offer visitors new insights into the tragedy and post-war recovery efforts.
2023-05-21 11:46
Ukraine's Zelensky and India's Modi hold first face-to-face since Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan Saturday, the first in-person meeting between the two since Russia's invasion began.
2023-05-20 20:56
Japan's G7 menu: Leaders have plenty on their plates
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima have been treated to a belt-expanding tour of local gastronomical delights with a host of menus showcasing the best of Japanese fine dining.
2023-05-20 15:57
Family says man killed by US strike in Syria was father of ten out grazing sheep
A drone strike carried out by the US military this month in northwest Syria killed a 56-year-old father of ten out grazing his sheep, his relatives have told CNN, hours after US Central Command said a civilian may have been killed in the operation.
2023-05-20 12:51
He survived the Hiroshima bombing. Now Putin's nuclear threats are bringing it all back
It began with a blinding flash and a deafening boom. Then the shockwave arrived, hurling the young boys into the air and sending shards of glass from exploding windows into their skin.
2023-05-20 10:27
By recreating old photos, these children of immigrants step into their parents' shoes
Photographer Kyle Lui uses archival images of immigrant parents to inspire similar shots with their adult children, who were born or raised in the US.
2023-05-20 10:17
Ukraine's Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan's G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelensky will travel in person to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to officials familiar with the planning, a stark display of confidence and Western solidarity as Ukraine's wartime leader tries to keep crucial support from allied nations flowing.
2023-05-20 09:21
This company wants to be the 'Booking.com for rocket launches'
Abu Dhabi startup Precious Payload is simplifying space travel. Its rocket-booking platform lists upcoming launches, helping researchers and entrepreneurs plan their space missions with the click of a button.
2023-05-19 15:56
China's economy is growing again. So why are investors getting out?
Until a few weeks ago, Chinese shares were among the best-performing in the world over the previous six months as investors bet on the country's economic recovery after the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
2023-05-19 15:49
G7 leaders gather on China's doorstep to seek unified response to Beijing's threat
As leaders of seven of the world's most powerful democracies gather in Japan on Friday, it will be the authoritarian powers of China and Russia that dominate the agenda.
2023-05-19 12:16
Myanmar junta travel restrictions are holding up vital aid to cyclone-hit communities
Myanmar's military junta is holding up humanitarian access to some cyclone-hit communities in western Rakhine state after Cyclone Mocha devastated the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the poorest parts of the country.
2023-05-19 08:45