Russia is covering aircraft with car tires, potentially to protect them from Ukrainian drones
Moscow's forces have started covering some of their attack aircraft with car tires, in what experts say could be a makeshift attempt to protect them from Ukrainian drone strikes that have had increased recent success in targeting Russian military airports.
2023-09-06 12:20
US warns North Korea would 'pay a price' for any arms deal with Russia
US officials have warned North Korea it will "pay a price" if it strikes an arms deal with Russia, after saying that negotiations were "advancing" between the two nations.
2023-09-06 10:48
Hong Kong's top court tells government to create 'legal recognition' for same-sex partnerships
Hong Kong's top court has ordered the city's government to set up a new framework to legally recognize the rights of same-sex couples in a partial victory for LGBTQ activists that stopped short of their demands for full marriage equality.
2023-09-05 15:59
South Korean teachers hold mass protests after suicide highlights pressures from parents
Hundreds of thousands of teachers are protesting in South Korea after the suspected suicide of a teacher that was widely blamed on the burden on educators in a country notorious for its high-pressure education system.
2023-09-05 13:55
'Dinner plate sized' device found inside woman's abdomen 18 months after cesarean birth
A surgical tool the size of a dinner plate was found inside a woman's abdomen 18 months after her baby was delivered by cesarean section, according to a report by New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner.
2023-09-05 11:49
China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India
China on Monday issued the clearest sign yet its leader Xi Jinping will skip an important gathering of world leaders in New Delhi this weekend, as it confirmed Premier Li Qiang will be traveling to the event.
2023-09-04 16:28
Zelensky replaces Ukrainian defense minister, citing need for 'new approaches'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for "new approaches" as the war with Russia enters its 19th month.
2023-09-04 10:45
Two injured, thousands left without power as Typhoon Haikui approaches Taiwan
Two people have been injured and nearly 10,000 households left without power as Typhoon Haikui approaches Taiwan, the island's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported on Sunday.
2023-09-03 15:48
Taiwan billionaire Terry Gou resigns as Foxconn board member amid bid for presidency
Billionaire businessman Terry Gou has resigned from the board of directors of Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, days after announcing his bid for Taiwan's presidency.
2023-09-03 10:19
Metallica postpones Phoenix concert as James Hetfield catches Covid
US heavy metal legends Metallica have been forced to postpone their September 3 concert in Phoenix after announcing that frontman James Hetfield has tested positive for Covid-19.
2023-09-03 09:57
North Korea says it has simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn US of 'nuclear war danger'
North Korea said Sunday it had simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn the United States of "nuclear war danger."
2023-09-03 09:21
In Japan, your parents do the speed-dating for you
Leaving the young to speed-date doesn't seem to be working in Japan. Their parents are stepping in.
2023-09-03 07:54