White House defends Hawaii response amid Biden silence and Trump criticism
The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a "robust whole-of-government response" on the island.
2023-08-15 20:48
Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for corrupting morals
It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.
2023-08-15 20:47
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts, Showcasing Consumer Resilience
US retail sales rose in July by more than forecast, highlighting how the resilience of consumers is helping
2023-08-15 20:46
Afghanistan media guide
Notes on the media in Afghanistan and links to Afghan broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-15 19:46
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
(Tweaks paragraph 2 to make clear the heavy rains were attributed to climate change. No other changes to story.) NEW
2023-08-15 19:26
Surprise China Rate Cut Only Highlights Tough Choices Facing Xi
President Xi Jinping has resisted pulling the trigger on a major stimulus to revive the world’s second-biggest economy.
2023-08-15 19:18
Thai election winners reject plea to back ally's 'distorted' PM bid
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party declined on Tuesday to back former
2023-08-15 19:15
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
2023-08-15 18:17
Typhoon Lan Paralyzes Planes and Trains While Crossing Japan
Typhoon Lan reached the coast of central Japan early Tuesday, grounding flights and halting trains as residents braced
2023-08-15 17:59
Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation
Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports".
2023-08-15 17:45
Trump Indicted Over Attempts to Overturn Georgia’s 2020 Presidential Vote
Donald Trump and some of his top administration officials and associates were indicted in Atlanta over efforts to
2023-08-15 17:29
The Fed’s Interest-Rate Debate Is Shifting
As Federal Reserve officials close in on the end of their tightening campaign, the debate is shifting from
2023-08-15 17:28