'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
Your Sunday Asia Briefing: Feeling the Heat
My goodness it’s warm around here. Temperatures are soaring, both physically and politically. Sadly, the only thing that
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
Brooks Koepka aims to become most prolific champion of this generation at PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka has major No. 5 in his sights as he takes the 54-hole lead into the final round of the PGA Championship at Oak HillBrooks Koepka began the third round of the PGA Championship being booed by a small but vocal minority of fans surrounding the first tee. He ended it receiving a raucou...
2023-05-21 09:47
Mets set to make MLB history in Sunday doubleheader
The New York Mets are set to play in a doubleheader on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, but they are making history in the process.The New York Mets have not exactly lived up to the expectations entering the year, considering all of the money they spent in the offseason. But, they seem to...
2023-05-21 09:30
New Zealand, BlueScope Spend $188 Million to Cut Steel Emissions
New Zealand’s government and BlueScope Steel Ltd.’s local unit will spend NZ$300 million ($188 million) to upgrade a
2023-05-21 09:25
Yoon, Kishida Show Unity at Memorial for Korean A-Bomb Victims
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida together laid flowers at a memorial
2023-05-21 09:24
Crippling Heat Waves Deepen Asia’s Reliance on Russian Energy
The extreme heat that’s been scorching Asia in recent weeks has produced one clear beneficiary — Russia. As
2023-05-21 08:21
Who won the Preakness Stakes? Full results and finishing order
Did Mage get closer to clinching the Triple Crown with a win at the Preakness Stakes? Here are the full results and finishing order of the big race.Earlier this month, the first leg of the Triple Crown in horse racing took place. In that race, Mage was able to get past the leading Two Phil'...
2023-05-21 08:17
Starbucks: What a coffee ad reveals about transphobia in India
A viral ad has sparked conversations about how transgender people are treated in India.
2023-05-21 07:55
Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt
President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.
2023-05-21 07:49
Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor's desk
The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making it the 23rd state to do so
2023-05-21 07:26