A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will sanction another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions, ahead of G20 meetings in North Caro
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July, near the Strait of Hormuz
NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida on Sunday, beginning a three-month journey to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanet
Icelandic voters rejected reopening EU accession talks in an August 30 referendum, with 52.8% opposed, halting the country's bid to rejoin negotiations.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer
American Airlines will launch seven new international routes in 2027, using its Airbus A321XLR jets to link smaller European cities to Philadelphia and New
Nvidia shares rose Thursday after strong quarterly results and guidance eased AI demand worries, prompting Goldman Sachs and Citigroup to raise price targe
Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer
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The U.S. has ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Beirut as tensions rise with Iran, citing increased regional security risks and potential threats from Hezbollah.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The investigation is linked to his past dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
SM Energy announces agreement to sell South Texas assets to Caturus Energy for $950 million, aiming to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. Details on assets, production, and transaction timeline.
China releases new anti-monopoly guidelines for internet platforms, aiming to curb tech giant power and promote fair competition in the digital economy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran's nuclear program and the Gaza situation amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Tesla launches a new AI training center in China to boost its Full Self-Driving capabilities, addressing data localization laws and intensifying competition in the EV market.
El Al faces a potential $39 million fine from Israel's Competition Authority for alleged price gouging during the Gaza war, exploiting a near-monopoly on flights.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Cuba on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with tremors felt across the island. Learn about the details of the seismic event and its impact.
Hezbollah replaces top security official Wafiq Safa as part of internal restructuring following recent conflict with Israel. Hussein Abdullah appointed as successor.
Japan is experiencing a severe winter storm with record snowfall, leading to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Discover the impact on infrastructure, public safety, and the rising avalanche risk.
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals in telecommunications, aviation, and energy sectors to boost Syria's economy following the lifting of sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reveals that the US has set a June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, amidst ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and potential economic agreements.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, celebrating culture and highlighting development and the end of Maoist fear.
