
Blinken speaks with Chinese foreign minister ahead of expected high-stakes visit to Beijing
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with China's foreign minister by phone on Wednesday, a call that comes ahead of a highly anticipated expected visit by Washington's top diplomat to China as the two superpowers try to improve the dismal state of their ties.
2023-06-14 14:24

Houston Police K-9 dies from heat exhaustion after being left in a patrol car, officials say
Houston police are investigating the death of a four-year-old K-9 who suffered heat exhaustion after being left in a patrol car as temperatures rose into the 90s on Monday, police said.
2023-06-14 14:24

Why Japanese Prime Minister Kishida may call a snap election soon
By Elaine Lies TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is thought increasingly likely to call a snap election,
2023-06-14 14:17

Japan military member arrested after fatal shooting -defence ministry
TOKYO An 18-year-old Japanese soldier was arrested on Wednesday after two people were killed and one injured in
2023-06-14 13:59

New York woman dies in hit-and-run by a suspected drunk driver she refused to ride with earlier, officials say
A young woman walking along a road in Upstate New York was struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver -- a coworker whom she had been drinking with earlier in the night and refused to ride with, authorities say.
2023-06-14 13:59

Top China Diplomat Urges Blinken to Stabilize Ties in Call
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told Secretary of State Antony Blinken the US should stop hurting China’s security
2023-06-14 13:56

Tens of thousands evacuated as India and Pakistan brace for Cyclone Biparjoy
Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated as India and Pakistan brace for the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in densely populated areas across the subcontinent Thursday, putting millions of lives at risk.
2023-06-14 13:50

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix
Vietnam has released a long-anticipated energy plan meant to take the country through the next decade and help meet soaring demand while reducing carbon emissions
2023-06-14 13:48

Lifeboat crews saved 108 migrants' lives in 2022 - RNLI
The RNLI has outlined the extent of its involvement in small boat crossings for the first time.
2023-06-14 13:29

China foreign minister tells Blinken US should respect China's core concerns
(Reuters) -China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call on Wednesday that
2023-06-14 13:19

Gifu: Two soldiers dead in Japan military facility shooting
Police have arrested an 18-year-old recruit who opened fire at his colleagues during a drill.
2023-06-14 13:18

Biparjoy: India, Pakistan evacuate thousands ahead of cyclone
Biparjoy - a cyclone over the Arabian Sea - is forecast to make landfall on Thursday evening.
2023-06-14 13:17