Guinea sets a date in September for a key referendum that would launch a return to democracy
Guinea’s military junta has set Sept. 21 as the date for a long-promised constitutional referendum that would set the west African country on the path of a return to ...
Counting the potential toll of Trump’s tariffs on major Asian economies
The trade war that U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated in his second term is a challenge for all Asian economies, large and small, in an era when the most populous region of ...
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day Wednesday, focusing on the Taiwan Strait — a crucial conduit for international trade separating the ...
Man rescued from rubble in Myanmar’s capital but hope fading of finding more earthquake survivors
Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of the capital city hotel where he worked early Wednesday, but most teams were finding only bodies five ...
Josh Brolin and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65
Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those paying tribute to Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65. Here’s a look at some of the reactions. “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss ...
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day trip aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials at a time that the ...
High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront
Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said Thursday.
After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound a changed man
Dustin May took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers a changed man. Making his first major league start since May 17, 2023, he allowed just one hit and an unearned run over ...
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The ...
Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1
Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless ...
Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South
As severe thunderstorms threatened to hit parts of the Midwest and South on Wednesday, forecasters warned of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail. At least ...
Tarriffs could make your next car buy painful
If you’re in the market for a new car, prepare for a bumpy ride—because, thanks to sweeping new tariffs, the price of your dream vehicle may have just taken a sharp turn north.