Japan hopes to shore up Philippines' defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
By Tim Kelly, Sakura Murakami and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help
2023-06-16 14:55
Cyclone Biparjoy: At least two people dead after storm hits India
Dozens more have been injured after the large storm made landfall along the India-Pakistan coastline.
2023-06-16 12:45
Maharashtra: The Indians taking on a giant Saudi-backed refinery
Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.
2023-06-16 12:24
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
2023-06-16 10:58
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 10:20
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
Top Justice Department officials on Friday are expected to announce the findings of a two-year long investigation of the policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter said.
2023-06-16 09:55
First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.
2023-06-16 09:46
Texas governor signs bill to ban DEI offices at state public colleges
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Wednesday that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices at public colleges and universities across the state, his spokesperson confirmed to CNN.
2023-06-16 07:57
Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 15 dead
The crash between a truck and a bus carrying elderly people sparks massive emergency response.
2023-06-16 07:19
Ex-New York Mayor de Blasio ordered to pay nearly $500,000 for campaign security
By Dan Whitcomb A New York ethics board on Thursday ordered former Mayor Bill de Blasio to pay
2023-06-16 06:59
Biden campaign names communications director
President Joe Biden has tapped Michael Tyler, a seasoned Democratic strategist, to serve as his campaign communications director, his campaign announced Thursday.
2023-06-16 04:55