Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here's why it matters for the world
Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an increasingly assertive China militarizes disputed islands and confronts its regional rivals over their competing claims in the strategically important and resource-rich waterway.
2023-09-29 14:48
UK economy grows 0.2% in Q2 2023
LONDON British gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2023 was 0.2% higher than the quarter before,
2023-09-29 14:22
Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
The Canadian PM said India was an important geopolitical and economic power.
2023-09-29 13:49
Europe's oldest shoe found in Spanish bat cave
The 6,000 year old woven sandals are among dozens of prehistoric objects being analysed by scientists.
2023-09-29 12:55
Intense rain across New York City and parts of the Northeast Friday could flood subways and roads
A coastal storm is expected to drop a prolific amount of rain over millions in New York City and the Northeast Friday, with rainfall intense enough to flood subways and roads.
2023-09-29 12:47
Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand
Thailand's golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme.
2023-09-29 10:24
High-impact flood event targets New York City
A high-impact flood event is taking shape for the New York City area as a coastal storm moves in overnight and threatens to dump prolific amounts of rain Friday.
2023-09-29 09:59
Senior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this weekend, including making preparations for many junior personnel being furloughed starting on October 1.
2023-09-29 09:53
Cricket World Cup: Why India's pace attack is its strength
Many see the World Cup as a battle between pace attacks. In that case, India hold their own comfortably.
2023-09-29 07:56
What China's economic problems mean for the world
Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.
2023-09-29 07:18
Can You Spot the Egg Hiding in This Baked Goods Brainteaser?
You don't have to be a star baker to ace this hidden image puzzle.
2023-09-29 06:17
Biden announces library in honor of longtime friend John McCain in Arizona
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the construction of an Arizona library in honor of his longtime friend, the late Republican Sen. John McCain.
2023-09-29 04:23