South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
2023-10-26 14:20
Ukraine war: Russia recruits prisoners for its invasion
Russia's defence ministry has taken over from Wagner in recruiting inmates to fight in Ukraine.
2023-10-26 11:58
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
Ukraine war: Forced evacuations as Russian attacks intensify
With fighting intensifying in Donetsk and Kherson, officials are forcibly ordering people to leave.
2023-10-26 01:53
Children in 1 million more families faced food insecurity in 2022, USDA says
Food insecurity among families with children rose significantly last year after falling markedly in 2021, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.
2023-10-25 23:22
Two dozen US military personnel suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, official says
Twenty four US military personnel sustained minor injuries from drone and rocket attacks on coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria on October 18, a US Central Command official told CNN on Wednesday.
2023-10-25 22:22
Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds
The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.
2023-10-25 20:27
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:20
Florida asks Supreme Court to allow its anti-drag law to take effect
Florida's attorney general on Tuesday asked the US Supreme Court to allow a law that a federal court judge says
2023-10-25 05:29
Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids - US states' lawsuit
Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a
2023-10-25 00:46
Donald Trump looms large in choosing new House Speaker
The former President has so far not publicly endorsed a new candidate after Jim Jordan dropped out.
2023-10-24 22:58
Hong Kong may seek to kick-start ailing property market in policy address
By James Pomfret and Clare Jim HONG KONG Hong Kong is expected to announce lower stamp duties for
2023-10-24 20:52