Israel-Hamas war fuels debate and nationalist sentiment on Chinese social media
Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas has sparked a fierce debate on China's tightly controlled social media, driving a wedge between those who support Israel's right to retaliate and a variety of pro-Palestinian voices -- including a surge in antisemitic views.
2023-10-20 11:55
Jim Jordan Will Seek Third Floor Vote on US House Speaker Bid
Jim Jordan failed Thursday to sway holdouts who have opposed his bid to be the next US House
2023-10-20 11:21
SEC Asks Judge to Dismiss Charges Against Ripple Co-Founder, CEO
The Securities and Exchange Commission asked a federal judge in New York to dismiss its case against crypto
2023-10-20 11:15
Israel Gaza: Community frozen as Hamas atrocities continue to emerge
Israeli communities are struggling as bodies continue to be found after Hamas attacked on 7 October.
2023-10-20 10:52
Japan gives $80 million subsidy to moon exploration startup ispace
TOKYO Japan will provide a 12 billion yen ($80 million) subsidy for moon exploration startup ispace, industry minister
2023-10-20 10:47
Rempang Eco-City: 'We will not leave', say the islanders fighting eviction
Fishing communities on this Indonesian island are locked in a battle with the government over land.
2023-10-20 08:54
Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.
2023-10-20 05:59
New York's American Museum of Natural History to remove human remains from exhibits, including some from Indigenous and enslaved Black people
The American Museum of Natural History in New York will remove all human remains displayed in its exhibits and is preparing a new storage location for its collection of 12,000 remains -- which includes skeletal remains of Indigenous and enslaved Black people -- according to a letter from the museum president obtained by CNN.
2023-10-20 05:53
Sorry, Barbie! Actors Guild Releases Guidelines for Striking Members’ Halloween Costumes
The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike has rules about how to celebrate Halloween this year.
2023-10-20 04:55
Biden expected to tap Asia hand Kurt Campbell as No. 2 US diplomat
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to nominate his top White House Asia aide Kurt Campbell to
2023-10-20 04:20
This Advent Calendar Is Perfect for Tea Lovers
Count down to Christmas the best way possible: by brewing delicious tea.
2023-10-20 03:27
Stranded on the Eiffel Tower, a couple decide to wed, with an AP reporter there to tell the story
French police have arrested a man climbing on the Eiffel Tower, temporarily stranding a crowd at the top
2023-10-20 03:23