
Factbox-Defence minister's disappearance latest case of missing Chinese official
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING The disappearance of China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who is being investigated for
2023-09-22 12:23

Officials begin probe into what caused a bus carrying 40 students to crash down a ravine, killing 2 adults
The National Transportation Safety Board and the New York State Police are investigating what caused a bus carrying dozens of high school students to come crashing down a ravine, killing two adults on board.
2023-09-22 12:17

Ukraine-Russia war - live: Biden’s $325m package for Zelensky as Pentagon says Abram tanks ‘on schedule’
Joe Biden has announced a new $325m military aid package for Ukraine that will include air defence systems and other weaponry to help Kyiv face a tough winter, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. The announcement came as he met Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House after the Ukrainian leader had what he said were “frank” conversations with members of Congress over future support. This comes as the Pentagon announced “everything is on schedule” after being asked about the timing of the top-tier Abram tanks in the war zone for Ukraine. “For security reasons, I’m not going to be able to go into specifics in terms of when the tanks will arrive, other than to say that we expect them to arrive in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks,” Pentagon spokesperson brigadier general Patrick Ryder said in his briefing with reporters. Earlier, experts said Russian military chiefs had ordered troops to carry out “ill-conceived and unsupported” counterattacks in Bakhmut to urgently regain lost ground. One military blogger reportedly observed that “hysterical” counterattacks were depleting Russian resources and reserves. Read More Biden pledges more support for Ukraine’s defence as he announces new arms package President Zelensky and Ukraine’s First Lady arrive at White House Zelensky says he had ‘very strong dialogue with senators’ after closed-door meeting over Ukraine aid
2023-09-22 12:16

9 deputies indicted in the death of Gershun Freeman after he was beaten in Memphis jail
Nine corrections deputies in Shelby County, Tennessee, have been indicted in connection to the in-custody death of Gershun Freeman last year, including two deputies who are facing murder charges.
2023-09-22 11:55

'I found my person': Margaret Qualley is on cloud nine after trying the knot with Jack Antonoff
'It’s amazing. It’s the best feeling in the world. I’m so excited and so at ease all at once,' Margaret Qualley
2023-09-22 11:48

Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12
Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown in his 12th straight game, Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants
2023-09-22 11:46

Is Jimmy Kimmel OK? Star calls off live show with Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert after testing positive for Covid-19
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert were scheduled to record a live episode of their 'Strike Force Five' podcast in Las Vegas on Saturday
2023-09-22 11:45

India women's reservation bill passed - but nothing will change soon
The decades-old bill guarantees a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.
2023-09-22 11:18

Asia Stocks, Treasuries Fall; Yen Flat Before BOJ: Markets Wrap
Equity markets in Asia drifted lower after US stocks suffered the biggest slump in six months, while the
2023-09-22 11:15

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Vows to Keep on Fighting in Autumn, Winter
Ukraine will continue its counteroffensive through the autumn and into the winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, vowing to
2023-09-22 10:57

China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before a judge in a closed doors hearing on Friday as the ruling Communist Party ramps up its effort to dismantle what remains of the country's civil society.
2023-09-22 10:52

Brazil's Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortion
Brazil's Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
2023-09-22 10:23