Myanmar junta travel restrictions are holding up vital aid to cyclone-hit communities
Myanmar's military junta is holding up humanitarian access to some cyclone-hit communities in western Rakhine state after Cyclone Mocha devastated the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the poorest parts of the country.
2023-05-19 08:59
Japan Inflation Quickens Again, Putting Pressure on BOJ View
Japan’s inflation re-accelerated in April after months of cooling, likely reinforcing views that the central bank may have
2023-05-19 08:24
Air raid alerts extended throughout Ukraine
(Reuters) -Air raid alerts were declared throughout Ukraine early on Friday, with some areas reporting explosions. Officials said anti-aircraft units
2023-05-19 07:58
Man arrested after ramming car through Vatican gates
A man was arrested after driving through a Vatican gateway on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Vatican Press Room, as reported by Vatican News.
2023-05-19 07:50
El Salvador gangs: Mass arrests bring calm but at what price?
More than 66,000 people have been arrested since a state of exception was introduced a year ago.
2023-05-19 07:49
TikTok content creators file lawsuit against Montana over first-in-nation law banning app
Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit to overturn a planned ban on the video sharing app in Montana
2023-05-19 07:45
Strip club dancers to form only US topless union
Performers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood pass a unanimous vote to unionise.
2023-05-19 07:27
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:24
California lawmakers block bill allowing people to sue oil companies over health problems
California legislative committees in the Assembly and Senate blocked two big climate bills Thursday
2023-05-19 07:21
Shale-Oil Drillers Are Running Out of Places to Dump Toxic Wastewater
Oil drillers in North America’s biggest shale field are running out of easy places to dispose of toxic
2023-05-19 07:18
Chinese commerce minister to meet US counterpart in Washington next week
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet both US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai next week, the Chinese Embassy said Thursday, as the United States and China try to recalibrate strained relations.
2023-05-19 07:15
Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Open After US Rally: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia are set for a mixed open, with optimism that the US will be able to
2023-05-19 06:48