Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his “utmost priority” after protests against a bill to raise taxes … More
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US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
The United States on Monday condemned China over a collision with the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, the … More
North Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea
North Korea has adopted a new strategy to contend with its southern neighbor: sending floating bags of trash containing “filth” … More
‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as “all hell broke loose” … More
World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in ‘life-threatening condition’. World leaders have condemned … More
Oil prices jump on escalating tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices jumped on Friday while Asian markets tumbled, with global investors worrying about an escalation in conflict in the Middle East after … More
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case
A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan Thursday to death over her role in a 304 trillion … More
Oracle’s Larry Ellison thinks every government will want to build a ‘sovereign’ AI cloud in the future
Every tech company is talking up its AI opportunity. Oracle is no exception. But during an earnings call in March, … More
Israel gives a slightly higher official figure because it includes four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to have died.
Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage … More
Israeli cabinet approves reopening northern Gaza border crossing for first time since October 7, says official
Israel’s security cabinet has approved the reopening of Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for the first time since the … More
Foundation cancels RBG award ceremony that would have honored Musk, Murdoch after family’s outcry
The foundation that selected SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other honorees as recipients of an … More
The Gaza conflict’s forgotten shipping crew held hostage in the Red Sea
Hope is fading for the imminent return of the international crew of the cargo ship hijacked by the Houthis in November, … More
Flight in China delayed four hours after passenger throws coins into engine
The China Southern Airlines plane was delayed taking off for Beijing. A flight in China was delayed by more than four hours … More
“A living martyr”: Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal imprisoned for three decades
At his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who was imprisoned by the Communist regime … More
White House formally assigns blame for drone strike in Jordan that killed 3 American service members
The US believes an umbrella group of militants called Islamic Resistance in Iraq was behind the drone attack in Jordan … More
H&M pulls school uniform ad in Australia after complaints it sexualized children
H&M has apologized for and removed a school uniform advertisement in Australia after users on social media complained that it sexualized children. “We … More
Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen
Denmark’s King Frederik X has taken the throne after the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II, looking emotional as he … More
Death toll rises to at least 6 people after earthquake strikes Japan on New Year’s Day
At least six people have died in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday, according to the country’s … More
Trump augurs divisive year in angry Christmas rant
Most global political, spiritual and national leaders mark Christmas with a plea for peace, or by stressing the virtues of family and … More
‘Great deception’ — Kazakhstan archbishop condemns Pope Francis approval of blessings for same-sex couples
Tomash Peta, archbishop of Saint Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan, has condemned the Vatican’s approval of blessings for same-sex couples. In … More
Nearly half of the Israeli munitions dropped on Gaza are imprecise ‘dumb bombs,’ US intelligence assessment finds
Nearly half of the air-to-ground munitions that Israel has used in Gaza in its war with Hamas since October 7 have been unguided, otherwise … More
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘Only Lazy People Use Their Own Money’ — Why You Should Use Other People’s Money Instead
Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” advocates a provocative approach to wealth accumulation, stating, “My rich … More
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha and family have left Gaza after being stopped last month by IDF, source says
Palestinian poet and writer Mosab Abu Toha and his family have been able to leave Gaza after being detained and released … More
Juan Mata wins second league title since leaving Manchester United
The 35-year-old has now won two league titles in two seasons since leaving Man United in 2022.
Israel considers potential hostage deal with Hamas
A woman holds portraits of hostages Erez Kalderon, 12, and of children of the Goldstein Almog family as protesters rally … More
Barcelona museum throws open its doors to nudist visitors
Guide Edgard Mestre talks to residents as they take part in a nudist visit to the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia … More
Overcrowding in shelters is “severely constraining access to basic assistance,” UN group says
Workers of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) agency talk together in the playground of … More
Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
Fifty years on from the Yom Kippur War, which began with a surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria, … More
Nasser Al-Khelaifi hits back at Lionel Messi! PSG president claims ‘everyone saw’ club honour legendary forward following Argentina’s World Cup win
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has fired back at Lionel Messi following claims the club did little to celebrate Argentina’s World … More
Feuding tech bros Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were split up and seated on the far ends of an outrageously long table during a closed-door Senate meeting on AI
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg haven’t gloved up for their cage match yet, but they were kept far, far apart from each other at Wednesday’s closed-door … More
Fox News apologizes to Gold Star family after facing backlash over false story
Fox News apologized Saturday to a Gold Star family for publishing a false story last month claiming that the family … More
See striking moon photos captured by India’s lunar lander during its approach
India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is swooping toward the moon’s surface ahead of its historic landing attempt, and it’s capturing some stunning … More
A.I. startup founder charged with defrauding investors, manipulating documentsP
The founder of a data analytics firm, which purportedly used artificial intelligence technologies, was indicted in Manhattan federal court for … More
Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists had a ‘surreal experience’
The dreams we have as children often stick with us for the rest of our lives. And if your dream … More
Trump was in a sour and dejected mood following his arraignment, sources say
Trump arrives to board his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, August 3, in Arlington, Virginia. Former President … More
Tourists flee Rhodes wildfires in Greece’s largest-ever evacuation
A large wildfire tearing through the Greek island of Rhodes forced thousands of tourists to flee their hotels in what … More
Pro-war Russian blogger who called Putin a ‘lowlife’ arrested in Moscow
Igor Girkin called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “lowlife” and a “cowardly bum” earlier this week. A prominent Russian pro-war … More
Xi Jinping’s foreign minister has vanished from public view. His prolonged absence is driving intense speculation
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public for three weeks, an unusually long absence during a … More
‘Presumed human remains’ found in debris field of doomed Titan submersible, US Coast Guard says
Debris from the Titan submersible recovered from the ocean floor near the wreck of the Titanic is unloaded Wednesday in … More
Putin says Wagner fighters can sign up with defense ministry, return to families or move to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked the Wagner Group fighters who made the “right decision” and halted their advance. … More
Tribute paid to Titan five killed in ‘catastrophic implosion’ on ocean floor
Tributes from grief-stricken relatives and friends have been pouring in after a “catastrophic implosion” killed all five passengers on board a Titanic-bound … More
Fox News finalizing settlement with former producer who accused network of coercion and rampant sexism
Fox News is on the verge of settling another major lawsuit. Abby Grossberg, the former network producer who filed an … More
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Trump’s lawyers … More
Inside The Global 2000: JPMorgan Is Again The World’s Largest Company As Berkshire Hathaway Falls
With fears of a recession swirling, interest rates rising and the U.S. stock market well below 2022 highs, America’s preeminent … More
More than 230 killed, 900 injured in three-train crash in India
More than 200 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a collision involving two passenger trains and a goods … More
Chinese star banker Bao Fan detained by country’s top anti-graft body, state media says
One of China’s top tech bankers, who went missing in February, has been in the custody of the country’s top … More
Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote and stretching his … More
Anti-Putin Russians say they launched a cross-border attack from Ukraine. Here’s what we know
The images are arresting: Russian fighters aligned with Ukraine crossing the border into Russia’s Belgorod region, seizing a checkpoint and … More
‘Uncle Roger’ jokes about China, and censors don’t see the funny side
A Malaysian comedian has been banned from China’s Twitter-like social media platform, days after he published clips from a live show predicting … More
Leaders of Sudan’s warring factions agree to 7-day ceasefire, US State Department says
Smoke rises above buildings in southern Khartoum on May 19, 2023, as violence between two rival Sudanese generals continues. The … More
Laid-off employees and tech newbies weathering the global downturn
As the global tech downturn persists, laid-off employees and tech newbies find themselves facing a common battle. From navigating job … More
Vietnam’s Richest Person To List VinFast In U.S. Via $23 Billion SPAC Deal With Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade
VinFast—controlled by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong’s VinGroup—has agreed to merge with casino mogul Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Acquisition Co. in … More
Despite Taking $8 Million Hit From Conor McGregor’s Agency, Manny Pacquiao Offers to Pay Collapsed Boxer’s Medical Expenses
Manny Pacquiao is just built differently. And the Filipino boxing legend has proved it time and again. Even though Pacquiao is going … More
Warren Buffett is full of praise for Elon Musk ‘solving the impossible,’ but says he and Charlie Munger look for ‘the easy job’
Elon Musk thinks Warren Buffett’s job is boring and wouldn’t want it. What does the Sage of Omaha think of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO? … More
Kremlin drone: Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says … More