Seoul rooftop fire sparked by North Korea trash balloon
A trash balloon from North Korea landed on a Seoul building rooftop and caused a fire, a local fire department said on Monday, among...
JP Morgan hires Ruo Yang to lead China TMT
September 16, 2024 Ruo Yang has joined JP Morgan as head of technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) for China, according to an announcement seen by...
At Pakistan’s pink palace, ghostly tales and TikTokkers complicate preservation
Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks...
Hanoi Man Sentenced to 6 Years For Advocating Political Pluralism
Key events: Hanoi Man Receives 6 Years in Prison For Advocating Political Pluralism Human Rights Watch Calls on Vietnam to Free Democracy Campaigner Phan...
New Report Says Technology Built Into Chinese-Made Cargo Cranes Could Be a Trojan Horse for US Seaports
The joint congressional report recommends that all U.S. ports immediately disable and remove any modems found on cranes. A congressional investigation found that technology...
Nebraska Supreme Court Approves Competing Abortion Initiatives for Ballot
The two measures aim to amend the state’s constitution in opposing ways. Nebraska voters will decide on two competing abortion initiatives in November after...
Courts Reject Bid by Alaska Democratic Party to Remove Imprisoned Candidate From Ballot
Alaska Supreme Court upholds the decision. A judge in Alaska rejected a bid by the Alaska Democratic Party to boot an imprisoned Democratic candidate...
Elections Wagering Site Shut Down Hours After Court Ruling Said It Could Go Online
Before trading was paused, more than 20,000 bets had been sold on the question ‘Which party will win the House?’ The District of Columbia U.S....
College Closes Campus After Shooting Threat Targets Haitians in Springfield
Wittenberg University announced that it received an email that targeted ‘Haitian members in the community’ and canceled all events and activities for Sept. 15....