Smart economics: tackle climate change and air pollution together
Indonesia continues to battle some of its worst wildfires in years, spreading toxic haze to Malaysia and Singapore. Floods have devastated communities in Thailand,...
Cornell suspends frat parties after alleged gang rape
Cornell University on Tuesday suspended fraternities’ parties and social events for the remaining academic year following outcry over an alleged gang rape at one...
Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows
Published: 4:43am, 14 Oct 2026Updated: 5:05am, 14 Oct 2026 Katie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about...
Peru governor touts Chinese interest in deep-water port pitched as Chancay alternative
A planned US$844 million port in southern Peru has drawn interest from several foreign investors, including Chinese companies, a regional governor said on Monday,...
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says
Published: 4:04am, 14 Oct 2026Updated: 4:40am, 14 Oct 2026 Pope Leo was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer after doctors removed a...
Tupac Shakur murder: ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison
A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop...
Six Flags closes US rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster
Published: 1:59am, 14 Oct 2026Updated: 3:55am, 14 Oct 2026 Six Flags Entertainment Corp said it would temporarily close 10 rides at its theme parks,...
New Trump spokeswoman makes White House debut, takes only 3 questions
Published: 1:47am, 14 Oct 2026Updated: 3:58am, 14 Oct 2026 New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday by...
Trump ousts Greece envoy Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct scandal
Published: 11:02pm, 13 Oct 2026Updated: 2:21am, 14 Oct 2026 US President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of...