Cheems Balltze, the internet's cheeseburger-loving dog, has died
Cheems Balltze, a little dog whose smiling face and stocky physique went viral in memes about his passion for cheeseburgers, has died after a short battle with cancer.
2023-08-21 21:51
China's economy is in trouble. Here's what's gone wrong
China has long been the engine of global growth.
2023-08-21 18:59
Kim Jong Un inspects missile test as regional rivals meet and kick off joint military drills
North Korean state media released images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a missile test on Monday, days after its regional rivals held a historic summit, and as US-South Korea joint military exercises kick off nearby.
2023-08-21 16:49
Beset by domestic economic woes, China's Xi visits South Africa in just his second trip abroad this year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads to South Africa Monday on a trip intended to bolster Beijing's influence among developing and emerging nations, as ties with the United States remain deeply strained and economic troubles bubble up at home.
2023-08-21 15:57
China wants to limit minors to no more than two hours a day on their phones
China is proposing new measures to curb the amount of time that kids and teens can spend on their phones, as the country takes aim at internet addiction and tries to cultivate "good morality" and "socialist values" among minors.
2023-08-21 14:51
China accuses government worker of spying for the CIA in second public espionage claim
Chinese authorities on Monday publicly accused a government worker of spying for the CIA, the second high-profile espionage case publicized this month as Beijing ramps up its emphasis -- and rhetoric -- on national security.
2023-08-21 13:50
Novak Djokovic edges past Carlos Alcaraz to capture first tournament title in return to US soil
Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz, 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) on Sunday to avenge his Wimbledon final loss and capture the Western & Southern Open title in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2023-08-21 11:58
World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after firing Spain to victory
Within the span of hours this weekend, Spain's Women's World Cup hero Olga Carmona experienced a career high and a deep loss, the latter of which was kept from her so she could focus on Sunday's final.
2023-08-21 11:55
Anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo wins Guatemala's presidential election
With more than 95% of the ballots counted, anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo, from the progressive Movimiento Semilla party, appeared to have won Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday, beating former first lady Sandra Torres by 59.1% to 36.1% of votes cast.
2023-08-21 10:50
China cuts key interest rate in bid to revive economic growth
China has cut one of its main benchmark lending rates for the second time this year, in a bid to revive economic growth in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-21 09:48
Visit of King's estranged sons comes at a delicate time for Thailand's monarchy
Thai King Maha Vajirilongkorn has not named an heir apparent since ascending to the throne in 2016 and analysts say the surprise trip to the country by his estranged sons Vacharaesorn and Chakriwat Vivacharawongse is therefore especially significant.
2023-08-21 08:47
Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales faces criticism after giving World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso a surprise kiss on the lips after she receives gold medal
Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales is facing criticism for giving Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso a surprise kiss on the lips after the 33-year-old received her gold medal following the team's Women's World Cup final victory over England on Sunday.
2023-08-21 04:53