New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand has removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world
2023-08-14 14:21
Yuan Falls Toward This Year’s Low as Chinese Economy Sputters
China’s yuan fell toward its weakest level this year after a series of disappointing economic figures added to
2023-08-14 14:18
The death toll from the Maui wildfires stands at 93. Here's what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century
Crews in west Maui are continuing the heart-wrenching work of sifting through the ashes of what used to be homes and beloved landmarks wiped out by the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years -- and the death toll has been rising.
2023-08-14 14:16
Taiwan vice president is 'troublemaker', says Beijing
William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.
2023-08-14 13:55
Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street lower after US data revive fears about rate hike
Asian stock markets have tumbled after mixed U.S. economic data revived worries the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates again
2023-08-14 13:47
The Ukrainian refugees returning to war-torn homeland
Ukrainians share experiences of visiting families and friends back home, amidst daily danger alerts.
2023-08-14 13:28
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
Officials in Maui are warning residents that it remains too early to return to some parts of the island where firefighters have extinguished flames
2023-08-14 13:24
A central Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after raiding a newspaper
A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner
2023-08-14 13:22
Palestinian gunmen say they're fighting for Jenin, not foreign backers
By Ali Sawafta, James Mackenzie and Suleiman Al-Khalidi JENIN, West Bank Sitting in a bullet-scarred building in the
2023-08-14 13:16
Middle school in China under fire for telling girls not to 'behave flirtatiously' to avoid sexual harassment
A controversial lesson on sexual harassment at a middle school in southern China has stirred online debate about victim-blaming, with many criticizing both the school and what they say is an inadequate response from officials.
2023-08-14 12:54
Former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty to state charges for racist assault
Six former Mississippi law officers who tortured two Black men will plead guilty to state-level charges for the racist assault
2023-08-14 12:48
The West's 'see no evil' approach to Serbia's Vucic is destabilizing the Balkans
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States and European Union accelerated their pivot towards Serbia. Rather than juggling the contradictory demands of pluralistic and fractious Balkan states, Western capitals focused the bulk of their efforts on a singular target.
2023-08-14 12:26