In the country of 'machismo,' a woman will be the next president
The governing party called it a ceremonial passing of the baton. But the opposition lambasted it as a "passing of the scepter."
2023-10-04 12:20
Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat struck by 'foreign' vessel in South China Sea
Three Filipino fishermen have died after an "unidentified commercial vessel" allegedly rammed their fishing boat near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine coast guard said Wednesday, compounding tensions in a region of the disputed South China Sea that is already a flashpoint.
2023-10-04 11:52
An early look at possible successors to McCarthy for House speaker
Following Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster as House speaker, names have started to emerge as possible successors to take over the gavel.
2023-10-04 11:24
Australia to Crack Down on ‘Systemic’ Visa Fraud, Exploitation
Australia announced measures to tackle fraud and exploitation in its immigration program, particularly abuse of student and protection
2023-10-04 11:17
Pelosi says interim House speaker McHenry has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said the newly named interim speaker, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building.
2023-10-04 10:47
Baltimore police confirm an active shooter situation near Morgan State University
Baltimore police are responding to "an active shooter situation" near the campus of Morgan State University, the department said Tuesday night.
2023-10-04 10:45
Lahaina residents deliver petition asking Hawaii governor to delay tourism reopening
Residents from fire-stricken Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii's governor to delay his plans to reopen a portion of West Maui to tourism starting this weekend
2023-10-04 10:28
Asia Stocks Fall on Higher-for-Longer Fed Wagers: Markets Wrap
Asian shares slumped, following losses on Wall Street, after better-than-expected US employment data backed the case for the
2023-10-04 10:25
McCarthy Ouster Means More Turmoil as Next Shutdown Fight Looms
Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as US House speaker plunged Congress into an internal power struggle as it faces key
2023-10-04 10:24
How Kevin McCarthy lost political cage fight with arch-enemy Matt Gaetz
At times it seemed like the Florida rebel versus the rest of the Republican party as he brought down the Speaker.
2023-10-04 10:18
Japan Keeps Doubt in the Market Over Whether it Intervened
Japan’s top finance officials kept investors guessing Wednesday by declining to confirm whether Tokyo stepped into markets to
2023-10-04 10:15
Grand jury indicts father of Madeline Kingsbury's children with first-degree murder charges in her death
A Minnesota grand jury has indicted the father of Madeline Kingsbury's two children with first-degree murder in her death and accused him of engaging in a pattern of domestic abuse, roughly four months after her remains were found near a highway.
2023-10-04 09:54