Belarus would use nuclear weapons in the event of 'aggression,' Lukashenko says
Belarus would be willing to use the nuclear weapons given by close ally Russia in the face of foreign "aggression," President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday, as tensions rise around the country's borders with NATO nations.
2023-08-18 13:17
Hurricane Hilary expected to strengthen to Category 4 before dumping rain over Southern California and Southwest this weekend
Hurricane Hilary is expected to intensify into a lashing Category 4 storm as it advances toward Mexico's Baja Peninsula on Friday and threatens to bring rain and flooding to parts of the Southwest US as it weakens over the weekend.
2023-08-18 13:16
Malaysia’s Growth Misses Estimates Amid El Niño, Export Woes
Malaysia’s economic growth missed expectations in the second quarter of the year, expanding at the slowest pace in
2023-08-18 12:56
China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing
2023-08-18 12:49
Migos' Quavo releases 'Rocket Power,' his first solo album since Takeoff's death
Migos rapper Quavo has released his second solo album, “Rocket Power.”
2023-08-18 12:45
In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires
The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild
2023-08-18 12:28
Michigan judge to hear final day of testimony before sentencing school shooter
A fourth and final day of testimony is expected in Michigan where a judge must decide whether a school shooter gets a life prison sentence or a chance for freedom some day
2023-08-18 12:28
Trump's 2024 GOP rivals converge on Atlanta just days after his latest indictment
Several Republican White House hopefuls are appearing at a conservative conference with hopes of making up ground against former President Donald Trump
2023-08-18 12:27
Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 96th birthday at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community commemorates the former first lady’s years of public health advocacy
2023-08-18 12:21
As Biden preps for Asian allies summit, Chinese tensions loom large
The Camp David invitation President Joe Biden extended to his Japanese and South Korean counterparts this week -- the first summit held at the legendary presidential retreat since 2015 -- was a significant show of camaraderie for two increasingly essential US allies.
2023-08-18 12:20
China’s State Developers Warn of Losses as Crisis Spreads
China’s state-owned property developers are warning of widespread losses, fueling concerns that the housing crisis is expanding from
2023-08-18 11:58
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Spanish island of Tenerife
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated since Wednesday as wildfires continue to tear through the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a popular tourist destination, the region's authorities said Thursday in a statement.
2023-08-18 11:54