World Now # 37
Evacuated Cruise Passengers Land in US, 14 Infected With Coronavirus
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Coronavirus Live Updates: 454 Cases Confirmed on Cruise Ship in Japan
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Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Now For Sale
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Japan Braces for Recession as GDP Plummets and Virus Fears Linger
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NASCAR Postpones Daytona 500 Over Rain Following Trump Appearance
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Couple Diagnosed With Coronavirus Flew on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines Planes, Companies Say
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One of 3 Remaining Pearl Harbor Survivors Has Died Age 97
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US Firms in China Report Staff Shortages as Coronavirus Hits Global Operations: AmCham
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Coronavirus Live Updates: France Confirms First Death in Europe
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Taliban Deal is Promising but Not Without Risk: Esper
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New House Bill Aims at Protecting Americans from Chinese Censorship
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Funeral Home Workers Across China Sent to Coronavirus Epicenter of Wuhan to Handle Corpses Piling Up
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Solo Lunches and Masks: Chinese Returning to Work Grapple With Coronavirus
BEIJING/SHANGHAI—Chinese government employee Jin Yang returned to work in Beijing this week to find his usual workplace rules upended as China battles a coronavirus outbreak. His office has banned the … -
Singapore PM Says Recession Possible Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
SINGAPORE—Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on … -
Coronavirus Scare Leaves China’s Empty Restaurants Selling Off Stocks
BEIJING—Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus outbreak … -
Australia Says Extended China Travel Ban in ‘National Interest’ Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Australia defended its decision to bar people from entering the country from mainland China until at least Feb. … -
Electric Shock: China Power Demand Drops as Coronavirus Shutters Plants
BEIJING—China’s industrial power demand in 2020 may decline by as much as 73 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according … -
US Business Cycle Report Says ‘Economic Expansion Continues’
A new business cycle report shows that despite battling headwinds, the American economy presses forward with grit, and … -
Cruise Stranded by Virus Fears Ends With Roses in Cambodia
Hundreds of cruise ship passengers long stranded at sea by virus fears cheered as they finally disembarked Friday … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Vietnam Turns Away Cruise Ship
Countries around the world are taking measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as the death … -
Beijing, Other Chinese Regions Declare ‘State of War’ Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Two Chinese districts in virus-stricken Hubei Province have issued “wartime management” orders barring people from leaving their apartment … -
China’s AI Spending Difficult to Compare, Harder to Assess, Says Institute for Defense Analyses
As China pursues its ambition to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI), it also broadcasts its financial … -
Reliance on China for Medicine Is a Security Threat to US Military and Public, Says Congressman
WASHINGTON—The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the U.S. pharmaceutical industry’s global supply chain that is largely dependent on China, … -
Australian Politician Defends Virus Travel Ban Extension After China Calls It ‘Extreme’
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has spoken to ease concerns from China after Australia extended a coronavirus …
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Taiwan Says It Didn’t Need China’s Permission for WHO Meeting
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s presence at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week on the new coronavirus was the result of direct talks between the island and the body, and did not … -
Lebanon Government Wins Confidence Vote as Protests Rock Beirut
BEIRUT—Lebanon’s new government won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Feb. 11 as protesters trying to block …
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Taiwan Says US Flies Bombers Near Island After China Drills
TAIPEI— Three U.S. Air Force planes, including two B-52 bombers, flew near Taiwan on Feb. 12, the island’s … -
Exotic Pest Worm Detected in Australia
An exotic pest with the potential to decimate crops overnight has been detected in Australia for the first … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Japanese Airline Suspends Flights to China and Hong Kong
Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new … -
Suspected Boko Haram Islamists Kill at Least 30 in Northeast Nigeria: Residents
ABUJA—At least 30 people have been killed in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno region after suspected Boko Haram Islamist terrorists … -
Chinese Officials Authorized to Seize Personal Property to Counter Deepening Coronavirus Crisis
Officials from two virus-stricken cities in southern China may now confiscate private property in an effort to combat … -
Trudeau to Take Plea for UN Security Seat to Caribbean Next
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to the Caribbean next week to make his pitch to a new …
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Sudan to Send Former President al-Bashir for Trial at the Hague for Genocide
The country’s transitional authorities and rebel groups have agreed to hand over Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal … -
China’s Coronavirus Crisis Hits Global Flows of Letters, Parcels
PARIS—Postal operators in the United States, China and elsewhere say the suspension of flights to slow the spread … -
Africa Locust Invasion Spreading, May Become ‘Devastating Plague,’ UN Warns
A United Nations official warned that an outbreak of tens of millions of locusts is spreading throughout East … -
Philippines Notifies US of Intent to End Major Security Pact
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American … -
Cruise Ship Stranded at Sea Over Coronavirus Fears, Denied Entry by Several Countries
Thailand’s government has turned away a Holland America cruise ship on Tuesday, just hours after the firm announced … -
Australian Research Council Grants $262 Million to Chinese Research—Including ‘High Risk’ Huawei
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has given over $262m in taxpayer-funded grants over a five-year period to projects … -
British Coronavirus ‘Super-Spreader’ Identified, Says He’s Fully Recovered
The British man who is believed to have passed on the new coronavirus to at least 11 people …
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Renowned Canadian Epidemiologist to Lead Coronavirus Study Team
OTTAWA—Renowned Canadian epidemiologist Bruce Aylward will be leading a team of World Health Organization experts in China to …
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Taliban Deny Attack as 6 Killed in Suicide Blast in Kabul
A suicide bomber killed six people near a military academy in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Feb. 11, the interior ministry said. The Taliban denied involvement in the blast and … -
Colombia Aims to Eradicate More Than 321,000 Acres of Coca in 2020
BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombia hopes this year to eradicate 130,000 hectares (321,237 acres) of coca, the base ingredient in cocaine, … -
Irish Election Produces an Earthquake as Sinn Fein Tops Poll
DUBLIN—Ireland braced for weeks of political uncertainty on Feb. 10 after an earth-shaking election that saw the Irish … -
QLD Resort Could Be Virus Quarantine Site
A Queensland golf resort once favoured by media giant Kerry Packer has been earmarked as a coronavirus quarantine … -
Suicide Bomber Kills 6 People in Afghan Capital
A suicide bomber targeting a military academy in Afghanistan’s capital on Tuesday killed at least six people, including … -
British Traveler With the New Virus May Have Exposed Dozens
A middle-aged businessman from England who vacationed in the Alps has illustrated how the ease of international travel … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Seven More Infections Confirmed in Hong Kong
Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new … -
2021 Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade has always been about doing things big – not just size-wise, although the fifth-generation model … -
Australia’s High Court Rules Country Cannot Deport Aboriginal People
Australia’s High Court has ruled Aboriginal Australians cannot be considered “aliens” under the constitution, presenting a major hurdle … -
New US Strategy for Central Asia Advances Sovereignty and Economic Prosperity
The U.S. Department of State unveiled its new strategy for the Central Asia for the next five years on … -
Coronavirus Patients May Not Show Symptoms for Over 3 Weeks, Study Says
The incubation period for the new coronavirus can be as long as 24 days, according to the largest-study … -
Trump to Visit India in Late Febuary
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit India on Feb. 24-25, the White House announced … -
Pentagon: 109 US Troops Diagnosed With Mild Brain Injuries After Iran Attack
The U.S. Department of Defense announced 109 U.S. service members suffered mild traumatic brain injuries when Iran fired … -
Second Canadian Plane Lands in Wuhan to Board Evacuees: Foreign Minister
A second Canadian plane has left the quarantined region of Hubei Province, China, this morning to bring home … -
Virus Fears Prompt Burger King to Shut Half Its Restaurants in China
The head of Restaurant Brands told Yahoo Finance that the coronavirus outbreak has led to the temporary closure … -
Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile With 300-Mile Range
Iran unveiled a new short-range ballistic missile on Feb. 9, adding to its arsenal of missiles—the greatest in … -
WHO Denies Taiwan From Attending Forum on Fighting Coronavirus
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Local officials continued to fight for participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) as countries around the … -
Too Early to Label Singapore Business Conference a ‘Super Spreading Event’: WHO Expert
A business conference in Singapore that has been linked to a dozen cases of the new coronavirus is … -
Anti-Pipeline Protestors Blocking Access to Vancouver Ports Served With Injunction
Anti?pipeline protesters were served with a court injunction ordering them to stop blocking access to four ports in … -
Content Knowledge and Critical Thinking Go Hand-in-Hand
Commentary Suppose you want some healthy lifestyle advice. A dietary consultant suggests that instead of identifying specific foods … -
LUSAKA, Zambia—At a Chinese-run hospital in Zambia, some employees watched as people who recently returned from China showed … -
John Baird Confirms He’s Considering Running for Tory Leadership
OTTAWA—Conservative heavyweight John Baird has confirmed he’s thinking about throwing his hat into the federal party’s leadership ring. … -
Coronavirus Spread Outside of China May Be the ‘Tip of the Iceberg:’ WHO Chief
All countries should prepare for the arrival of the new coronavirus, the head of the World Health Organization …
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Indonesia’s Widodo Warns ‘Identity Politics’ Is ‘Threat to Democracy’
President Joko Widodo has warned of the dangers of “identity politics,” and called on “closest friend” Australia to … -
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Thai Soldier Kills 29 in Rampage Before Being Fatally Shot
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand—A soldier angry over a property deal gone sour killed at least 29 people and wounded 57 in a rampage that spanned four locations in and around the … -
Spain Confirms 2nd Coronavirus Case; UK Plane Brings 200 Evacuees
MADRID—Spain has confirmed its second case of the new virus from China and a plane evacuating more than … -
Flood Risk Eases for Soaked Queensland Town
The flood risk for a regional Queensland town has subsided after earlier fears that lives and properties could … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: South Korea Has 27 Confirmed Cases
Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new … -
Mass Shooter Killed at Thai Shopping Mall: Security Sources
BANGKOK—Thai security forces on Sunday killed a soldier after he carried out a mass shooting that left at … -
Chinese Officials Warn of Aerosol Infection as Coronavirus Continues to Spread
Chinese health officials have identified aerosols as one of the transmission routes for the deadly novel coronavirus that … -
2 US Service Members Killed, 6 Others Injured in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed and six others injured when an individual in an Afghan uniform opened … -
‘We Live in Fear Every Day:’ Burnt-Out Health Workers Prepare for the Worst in Wuhan
Qinqin, a hospital worker in coronavirus epicenter Wuhan and single mother of an eight-year-old boy, has written a … -
US Strikes al-Shabaab in Somalia, Wounding 2 Terrorists
The United States and the Somalian government coordinated to launch two air strikes against al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda affiliate, … -
Thailand Mass Shooting Death Toll Hits 21 After Attempt to Stop Shooter
A Thai soldier killed at least 10 people in a shooting rampage on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima in … -
5 British Nationals Contract Coronavirus in France
Five British nationals including one child tested positive for the new coronavirus after staying at a ski chalet … -
Girl Tested for Coronavirus on Christmas Island, Results Pending
A young Australian girl evacuated from China and in quarantine on Christmas Island has been tested for coronavirus …
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Thai Soldier Kills at Least 10 in Shooting Rampage: Police
A Thai soldier killed at least 10 people in a shooting rampage on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast of Thailand and remains at large. -
5 British Nationals Contract Coronavirus in France
Five British nationals including one child tested positive for the new coronavirus after staying at a ski chalet … -
Girl Tested for Coronavirus on Christmas Island, Results Pending
A young Australian girl evacuated from China and in quarantine on Christmas Island has been tested for coronavirus … -
Second Emergency Australian Airlift From China Delayed
The Australian government is working with Chinese authorities to get clearance for a plane to airlift Australians out … -
OneWeb Launches 34 Satellites From Kazakh Cosmodrome in Global Internet Push
The UK firm OneWeb launched 34 satellites from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan early on Feb. 7 as part … -
Exploring the Link Between Self-Control and a Nation’s Prosperity
Commentary With the modern shift toward defining morality as fluid, subjective, and personal, we have sacrificed important guideposts … -
Coronavirus Prompts Royal Caribbean to Ban Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau Passport Holders
Royal Caribbean on Friday banned anyone holding passports from China, Hong Kong, or Macau from its ships amid … -
China’s Coronavirus Disrupts Global Container Shipping Trade
LONDON/LOS ANGELES—China’s fast-spreading coronavirus is throwing the global container shipping trade out of sync, with lines re-routing cargos … -
Two Groups of Canadians Arrive Home From Wuhan
CFB TRENTON, Ont.—Family members looked forward to reuniting with loved ones after two groups of weary Canadian citizens finally returned … -
Romania’s President Asks Outgoing Prime Minister to Form New Government
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis appointed outgoing Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Thursday to form a new government for … -
Five More Canadians Test Positive for Coronavirus Aboard Cruise Ship
Five more Canadians on a cruise ship that has been quarantined off the coast of Japan have tested … -
Australians Set to Leave on Second Flight From Wuhan to Be Quarantined in Northern Territory
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday that its evacuees on a second Qantas-assisted evacuation flight out of … -
Heavy Rain Drowns out NSW Fires, Official Says City Roads May Flood
Heavy rain across much of NSW is “breaking the back” of the state’s horror bushfire season but also … -
Japan Finds 41 More Coronavirus Cases on Ship as Whistleblower Doctor Dies
Japan reported 41 new cases of coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama harbor near Tokyo, raising the number … -
US Kills Top Terrorist, Leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Trump
President Donald Trump confirmed on Feb. 6 that U.S. forces have killed Qassim al-Rimi, leader of the extremist … -
Singapore Lifts Coronavirus Alert to SARS Level
Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new …WASHINGTON—The United States and Kenya on Thursday agreed to launch negotiations that could lead to the first U.S. … -
US Kills AQAP Leader in Yemen: Trump
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States killed al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leader Qassim …
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Australians Evacuated on Second Flight From Wuhan to Be Quarantined in Northern Territory
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday that its evacuees on a second Qantas-assisted evacuation flight out of the coronavirus-hit Wuhan will be quarantined at a disused construction workers village in … -
Heavy Rain Drowns out NSW Fires, Official Says City Roads May Flood
Heavy rain across much of NSW is “breaking the back” of the state’s horror bushfire season but also … -
Japan Finds 41 More Cases on Ship as Virus Alarm Doctor Dies
Japan reported 41 new cases of coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama harbor near Tokyo, raising the number … -
US Kills Top Terrorist, Leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Trump
President Donald Trump confirmed on Feb. 6 that U.S. forces have killed Qassim al-Rimi, leader of the extremist … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Hubei Province Announces Partial Lockdown of Villages
Roughly two dozen countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to stem the spread of the new … -
US, Kenya Launch Talks on Trade Deal in Move Welcomed by Industry
WASHINGTON—The United States and Kenya on Thursday agreed to launch negotiations that could lead to the first U.S. … -
US Kills Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula Leader in Yemen: Trump
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States killed al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leader Qassim … -
‘It Hurts Women’: How a Former Abortionist Became Pro-Life
As an obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Kathi Aultman performed abortions for years, believing she was helping women. She could do … -
First Canada-Bound Flight Leaves Wuhan
OTTAWA—A charter plane carrying Canadian citizens home from the centre of the global novel coronavirus outbreak has begun its journey … -
‘We’re Shadow Boxing:’ WHO Official on Coronavirus Fight
There’s a lot that international health experts still don’t know about the new coronavirus, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the … -
US Citizen Abducted in Afghanistan
A U.S. citizen working as a contractor was kidnapped in the Khost Province in eastern Afghanistan in recent … -
British Citizen Contracts Coronavirus Outside of China
The third confirmed case of coronavirus in the United Kingdom was not contracted inside of China, British health …
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Taiwan Accuses China of Giving WHO Wrong Information About Virus Cases on Island
TAIPEI/GENEVA—Taiwan accused China on Feb. 6 of providing the World Health Organization (WHO) with wrong information about the number of coronavirus cases on the island, after the WHO published incorrect … -
Dozens of Trade Fairs, Conferences Postponed Amid China Virus Fears
SHANGHAI/BEIJING—More than two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in Asia have been postponed because of the … -
High-Speed Train Derails in Italy; 2 Railway Workers Killed
A high-speed passenger train derailed in northern Italy before dawn on Thursday on the heavily used Milan-Bologna line. -
Heavy Rains Bring Bushfire Relief to Australia as Northwest Braces For Cyclone
Parts of Australia were hit by heavy rains on Feb. 6, while the country’s northwest prepares for its … -
Australian PM Reshuffles Federal Cabinet After Two Resignations
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Thursday, announced a reshuffle of the Federal cabinet after two senior ministers … -
Bushfire Smoke Health Inquiry for NSW, Australia
A parliamentary inquiry will unpick allegations that Australia’s NSW government was unprepared for a bushfire-smoke health crisis. The … -
Australian regulators will consider intervening to stop banks from automatically directing “tap-and-go” card payments through the world’s largest …
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Iraqi Officials Say Baghdad Wants to Minimize Reliance on US
BAGHDAD—The Iraqi government has told its military not to seek assistance from the U.S.-led coalition in operations against … -
Liberal Governments Record Holders for Highest and Lowest Per-Person Debt Growth Absent
While the Liberal government of Jean Chrétien is known for reining in the steep deficits of the 1990s, …
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Pompeo in Europe, Central Asia Trip, Promotes Fair Economic Cooperation, Warns of China’s High Risk Business Practices
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s tour to the UK, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia was focused on bilateral … -
Venezuela’s Guaidó Meets Trump as He Wraps Up International Tour
WASHINGTON—Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Wednesday scored a long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump, a high point … -
Canada Unprepared for Military Aggression Via Arctic, Say Defence Experts
No sooner had a gathering to discuss modernizing the defence of North America taken place than Russian bombers … -
Coronavirus Travel Ban: Chinese Students Urge Australian University to Delay Start of Semester
Chinese students at the University of Sydney in Australia have launched a petition to delay the start of their semester over fears that they may be unable to return in time following a …
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Vodafone to Remove Huawei From Core of European Network
Vodafone will remove Huawei technology from the core of its European networks following Britain’s decision to restrict the … -
Malawi Court Annuls President Mutharika’s 2019 Reelection Victory
LILONGWE, Malawi—The Constitutional Court in Malawi on Feb. 4 annulled the May 2019 presidential vote that declared Peter … -
10 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed on Cruise Ship Quarantined in Japan
Ten people from a cruise ship that’s currently quarantined off the coast of Japan tested positive for the … -
China’s Military-Run Hospital for Coronavirus, a ‘Blackhole’ for True Information: Expert
The Chinese regime’s state media call it “super-fast” hospital. To cope with the overwhelming number of coronavirus infected … -
Aussies on Way After Air NZ Leaves Wuhan
Australia now has 13 confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus after an eight-year-old boy was isolated in a … -
Australian PM to Set up Veterans Suicide Commission
Scott Morrison says a new inquiry into veteran suicide will be “bigger and better” than a royal commission. The … -
9 Killed, Including Children, at Video Game Arcade in Mexico: Officials
Mexican officials said that nine people were killed, including children, during a shooting at a video game arcade … -
Russia Sets up Siberia Quarantine Over Escalating Coronavirus Fears
Russia announced Tuesday it will set up a quarantine zone in Siberia’s Tyumen region, where nationals who will … -
WHO to Ship 250,000 Coronavirus Test Kits as Human-to-Human Cases Rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sending 250,000 coronavirus test kits to labs around the world as the …
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Kenya’s Longest-Serving President Daniel Arap Moi Dies
Kenya’s longest-serving president Daniel Arap Moi, whose rule was marred by corruption and torture of opponents, died on Feb. 4. -
US Energy Secretary Says Brazil ‘Showing Commitment to Fighting Climate Change’
Dan Brouillette said that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is demonstrating a commitment to flight climate change by promoting … -
Taiwan Calls China ‘Vile’ for Limiting WHO Access During Virus Outbreak
TAIPEI—Taiwan dramatically escalated its war of words with Beijing on Feb. 4 over the island’s exclusion from the … -
Coronavirus Sends Asia’s Social Media Censors Into Overdrive
BANGKOK/SINGAPORE—Deluged by misinformation about the new coronavirus on social media, some Asian governments are fighting back with arrests, … -
UK Introducing Emergency Terror Law to End Early Prisoner Release
The UK government is introducing emergency legislation to prevent convicted terrorists from being automatically released from prison before the … -
Hong Kong Reports First Death From Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan has caused a second death outside of mainland China. In Hong … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Macau Shuts Down Casinos for 2 Weeks
The new coronavirus killed the first person outside of China over the weekend as China’s Shanghai benchmark index … -
Canada-China Relations: Halt Trade Until Beijing Follows International Norms, Says Liberal MP
Canada should halt all trade with China until Beijing abides by international norms and the rule of law, … -
US Emphasizes Rule of Law to Advance American Investments in Uzbekistan
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Uzbekistan on Feb.3 to discuss further expansion of American investment in … -
Overflowing Hospitals, Medical Shortages, Tragic Deaths in Virus-Struck Wuhan
Chen knew all too well the dangers lurking on the other side of the globe, but hopped on … -
36 Evacuated From China to France Displayed Coronavirus Symptoms
Three dozen people evacuated from China to France showed symptoms of coronavirus, French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said, but … -
Two Weeks in Isolation at Forces Base for Canadians Returning From Wuhan
OTTAWA—Health Minister Patricia Hajdu says Canadians returning home from Wuhan will need physical and mental support once they arrive at … -
ISIS Claims Responsibility for London Terror Attack That Left 3 Injured
The ISIS terror group said it was responsible for a stabbing attack that left three injured in London …
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Iran Not Sharing Evidence From Airline Crash With Ukraine After Audio Leak: Iran Official
Iran is no longer sharing evidence from the investigation into the Ukraine airliner crash with Ukraine after audio from the investigation was leaked. -
Philippines Volcano Emits ‘Voluminous’ Plumes, Could Erupt Again: Researchers
Researchers in the Philippines said Taal Volcano is showing “magmatic activity” that may lead to eruption as it … -
US Calls Attention to UN Aviation Body’s Exclusion of Taiwan Amid Virus
The U.S. State Department has criticized the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency overseeing international air … -
In Hong Kong, Hospital Workers Are on Strike to Demand Border Closure
Thousands of Hong Kong hospital workers turned out in force to support a strike called by local union … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Hong Kong Refuses to Seal Off City From China
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov), or the Wuhan coronavirus has spread from China to over two dozen countries, … -
Virus Worries Wipe $420 Billion Off China’s Stock Market
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG—Investors erased $420 billion from China’s benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities … -
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwest China
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. The earthquake shook the Qingbaijiang District, one … -
Bob Katter Hands Party Leadership to Son to Focus on Building Dams
A veteran Australian MP for Queensland and maverick Bob Katter wants to spend more time battling free marketeers … -
Australians Fly Out of Wuhan Virus Zone
More than 200 Australians are heading home on a Qantas flight that has left the Chinese city Wuhan, … -
Pompeo, in Kazakhstan, Warns of China’s Growing Reach, Calls for Greater Economic Cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday pressed Kazakhstan to be wary of Chinese investment and influence, … -
Oil Price Tanks as Coronavirus Weighs on Demand Outlook
WASHINGTON—As the new coronavirus epidemic continues to spread across China, fears of reduced travel and a global economic … -
NASUULU CONSERVANCY, Kenya—As locusts by the billions—yes, billions—descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 … -
Investigation Launched After Dead Koalas Found on Australian Eucalyptus Plantation
An investigation has been launched in Australia after dozens of koalas were found dead and injured during the logging of … -
Relaxed Response to Coronavirus Befits State of Canada’s Health Care
Commentary Coronaviruses are not new and rarely cause problems. But they can be deadly. The United States declared the … -
‘Wash Your Hands’: Tokyo Governor to Residents Ahead of Olympics as Coronavirus Spreads
TOKYO—Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike called on residents on Sunday to wash their hands and wear surgical masks to …
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Djokovic Tops Thiem for 8th Australian Open Title, 17 Majors
MELBOURNE, Australia—Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final—miscues mounting, deficit growing. Djokovic did what he does, though. He refused to … -
EU Allows Members to Decide on Huawei’s 5G Role Against US Recommendation
The European Union (EU) is allowing its members to decide what part China’s Huawei Technologies can play in … -
EU’s Foreign Policy Chief to Travel to Iran in De-escalation Mission
BRUSSELS—The head of the European Union’s foreign service, Josep Borrell, will travel to Iran next week to meet … -
US Military in South Korea Imposes Quarantine for Troops Returning From China
SEOUL—The U.S. military command in South Korea said it has instituted a 14-day self quarantine effective Sunday for … -
Australia’s Capital Lifts State of Emergency as Fire Threat Subsides
SYDNEY/MELBOURNE—Wildfires that threatened Australia’s capital, Canberra, over the weekend have been brought under control as containment lines held … -
Philippines Reports First Coronavirus Death Outside China
BEIJING/MANILA—The Philippines on Sunday reported the first overseas death from the growing epidemic of a coronavirus that originated … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Southern Chinese City of Shenzhen Confirms Cases of Human-to-Human Transmission
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov), or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over 20 countries, including … -
Palestinians Cut Ties With Israel, US After Refusing to View Trump Peace Plan
CAIRO—The Palestinian Authority has cut all ties with the United States and Israel, including those relating to security, … -
US Offers to Supply Belarus With All of the Oil It Needs
The United States said it would supply Belarus with all of its oil and gas after Russia scaled … -
China’s Senior Health Officials Struggle to Answer Questions about Coronavirus, as Another City is Under Full Lockdown
Several Chinese officials recently had media interview mishaps in which their lack of knowledge about measures to contain … -
Countries Should Prepare for Local Coronavirus Outbreaks: WHO Official
Governments around the world should prepare for controlling domestic coronavirus outbreaks, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said. … -
US Conducts Strike Targeting Al-Qaeda Leader in Yemen
The United States conducted a strike recently targeting Qassim al-Rimi, the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. -
Australia Bans Travelers Who Went to China Over Coronavirus Fears
Australia has confirmed its 11th and 12th cases of coronavirus late Saturday afternoon local time. It marks the … -
Coronavirus Updates: Pentagon to Provide Quarantine Housing for Returning US Citizens
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over 20 countries, including … -
Australia’s Qantas Airlines Suspends Flights to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Australia confirmed its 10th case of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on Saturday as its flag carrier Qantas is scheduled to …
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Trump Confident Some Democrats Will Vote to Acquit in Impeachment Trial
Republican President Donald Trump said he’s confident that some Democratic senators will vote to acquit him in the Senate impeachment trial. Trump told Fox News before a rally in Des … -
Senate to Vote on Witnesses in Impeachment Trial as Trump Acquittal Eyed by Republicans
The Senate will vote on whether to call any witnesses in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump … -
Evacuated American Says Chinese City Was Like a Ghost Town
Jarred Evans, a professional football player in China, is used to wearing a helmet and shoulder pads. But … -
Pompeo Pledges Full Support for Ukraine, Meets with Zelensky
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Ukraine that the United States supports the country in its quest for … -
States Sue to Compel US to Add Equal Rights Amendment to Constitution
Three states are suing the U.S. Archivist in an attempt to compel him to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment … -
Helicopter Company in Kobe Bryant Crash Not Certified to Fly in Poor Visibility: Reports
The company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday … -
Pompeo Says Huawei Is a Risk, but US Will Resolve Differences With UK
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is confident that the United States and the United Kingdom will work … -
Netizens Question China’s Plan to Bring Back Overseas Chinese
Many Chinese netizens have taken to China’s Twitter equivalent, Weibo, to express their concern over the decision by … -
US Raises China Advisory to ‘Do Not Travel’ Due to Coronavirus
The State Department announced a highest-level warning on Thursday not to travel to China due to the recent … -
Key GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander to Vote No on More Witnesses, Documents in Impeachment Trial
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced late Thursday that he will vote against allowing additional witnesses and documents in the …
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Australia Defends Decision to Quarantine on Island
The new coronavirus has spread from China to over a dozen countries, including the United States, France, and Japan, with cases cropping up in new countries and additional cases being …SEATTLE—People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from … -
Japan Issues Arrest Warrants for Ex-US Soldier, Two Others for Ghosn Escape
Japanese authorities issued arrest warrants for a former U.S. special forces soldier and two other men on suspicion … -
Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 41 in Nigeria
The death toll from a Lassa fever outbreak in northern Nigeria has risen to 41, the Nigeria Center for … -
Europe Sends Evacuation Flight to China to Bring 350 Home, Cruise Ship Checked
LISBON, Portugal—An A380 passenger plane left Portugal on Jan. 30 en route to pick up hundreds of Europeans …
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Australia Defends Decision to Quarantine Locals Evacuated from Wuhan on Christmas Island
The Australian government on Jan. 30 defended its plans to quarantine its citizens for 14 days in a … -
Policymakers Fret Over Risk to Global Growth From China Virus Outbreak
WASHINGTON/TOKYO—A rapidly spreading virus outbreak in China is emerging as a potentially major new risk to the global … -
US Issues Fresh Sanctions Over Ukraine’s Crimea: Treasury
WASHINGTON–The United States on Wednesday, Jan. 29 issued a fresh round of sanctions related to Russia’s annexation of … -
Coronavirus Live Updates: Australia Reports 2 New Cases, Bringing Total to 9
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread from China to over a dozen countries, including … -
Taliban Kill at Least 29 Afghan Security Personnel in Renewed Clashes
KABUL—At least 29 members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in Taliban terrorist attacks that followed … -
How Soviet Russia Conducted ‘Ideological Subversion’ in Western Nations
The defection of Russian intelligence officer Igor Gouzenko, stationed at the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa during and after … -
First Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Finland
Finland became the third European county with a confirmed coronavirus case on Wednesday, following cases in France and … -
Pressure Mounts for Ottawa to Stem Flow of Opioids From China
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is the latest Canadian politician to call for more action to stop the flood … -
Enacting Digital Services Tax More Than Just a Waiting Game for Canada
Imposing a digital services tax on corporate revenue has a poor track record of hitting the mark, says … -
A U.N. committee’s recent call on the federal government to halt three major resource development projects in British …
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GENEVA—Amid growing concern at the spread of a new virus outbreak in China, international sports have been postponed and Olympic qualifying tournaments are being taken elsewhere. The international ski federation …
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China Virus Turns Macau Into Gambling Ghost Town
HONG KONG—The Chinese territory of Macau has become a near-ghost town during what is typically the busiest time … -
US Military Warns South Korean Workers of Potential Furlough Amid Stalled Cost-Sharing Talks
The U.S. military warned nearly 9,000 South Korean employees on Jan. 28 that they may be placed on … -
China Free Rides on US-Built Security System in Middle East: Experts
As China continues to challenge the United States for global dominance, inside the Middle East, oil-hungry China gets … -
Coronavirus Spreads to the Middle East As Governments Take Measures to Protect Citizens
The coronavirus that originated Wuhan in China has been found in the Middle East, with the United Arab … -
Australia Sees Sixth, Seventh Cases of Coronavirus
Australia confirmed its seventh case of the coronavirus late Wednesday, which was also the first case of coronavirus … -
Syrian Government Forces Gain Control of Second Largest Town in Idlib
Syrian government forces entered a key town south of Idlib city on Jan. 28 as President Bashar al-Assad pushes … -
Australian Scientists Develop Coronavirus in Lab as Evacuated Aussies Sent to Christmas Island
Scientists in Australia on Jan. 29 became the first to successfully develop a lab-grown version of coronavirus outside … -
How Brexit Tilts EU Political Alliances
BRUSSELS—The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union—cardboard boxes and Union Jack socks and all. With the Brexit … -
Syrian Government Forces Enter Town South of Idlib City
BAB AL-HAWA, Syria—Syrian government forces entered a town south of Idlib city on Tuesday in a significant advance …
Coronavirus Live Updates: Details About First Super Spreader Made Known
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or the Wuhan coronavirus, has spread to 14 countries, including the United States, France, and Japan from China. Check back for updates. Details About the First …
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Coronavirus Patient Got Virus From Human Transmission: Germany
German health officials said the country’s first coronavirus patient got the virus through human transmission. The 33-year-old man, …
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South Koreans Call in Petition for Chinese to be Barred Over Virus
SEOUL—More than half a million South Koreans have signed a petition calling for a ban on visitors from … -
US Condemns Attacks on People of Idlib, Calls for Ceasefire
The United States has condemned the “unjustifiable attacks” against the people of Idlib in northwest Syria this week and … -
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ is Perfect Pandemic Freeway for Coronavirus
News Analysis China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative, which aims to intertwine 152 nations, will allow the coronavirus … -
Hong Kong Academics Call For ‘Draconian’ Measures to Curb Spread of China Coronavirus
Governments must implement “draconian” travel curbs to prevent the Novel Coronavirus from becoming a global epidemic, a team … -
New Zealand PM Ardern Calls Sept 19 Election
New Zealanders will go to polls on Sept. 19 to decide whether Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will serve … -
Turkish Rescuers Find Last Quake Victims; Death Toll Rises to 41
ANKARA, Turkey—Turkish emergency teams on Jan. 27 recovered the bodies of the last two missing earthquake victims from … -
Canada Lays New Charges Against Official Accused of Leaking Secrets
OTTAWA—U.S.-Canadian prosecutors have laid three new charges against a top police intelligence official who is accused of leaking … -
Trump Discusses Syria, Libya With Turkey’s Erdogan: White House
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in Syria and Libya in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip … -
Hong Kong Cuts Travel From Mainland Over Coronavirus
These updates are from Jan. 27. For Jan. 28 updates, click here. Hong Kong Cuts Travel From Mainland … -
Thousands in Australia Urge Government to Ban Students From Classes as They Return From China
UPDATE: The New South Wales (NSW) state government has changed its advice for students who have returned home from … -
Poland, Israel Condemn Resurgent Anti-Semitism at Auschwitz Commemoration
OSWIECIM, Poland—The presidents of Israel and Poland called for greater efforts on Jan. 27 to combat anti-Semitism as … -
Canada Joins US to Warn Against China Travel as Virus Spreads, Markets Slide
SHANGHAI—Canada has joined the United States in warning against travel to China, issuing a more narrow travel warning … -
China Underreporting True Scale of Deadly Virus Outbreak, Expert Says
The Chinese regime is likely underreporting the true scale of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a Harvard epidemiologist. … -
Afghan Forces Launch Air, Ground Attacks on Taliban, Killing 51
KABUL—Afghan forces used ground attacks and airstrikes in multiple recent operations against the Taliban, killing 51 fighters in … -
Rockets Strike US Embassy in Baghdad as Protests Continue
A number of rockets struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, injuring at least one staffer and causing some material … -
Bodies of US Firefighters Retrieved From Australian Air Crash Site
The bodies of three U.S. firefighters who died in a plane crash earlier this week in Australia’s remote … -
100,000 Hospital Beds to be Added in Hubei, China, Ground Zero of Coronavirus Outbreak
The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, China’s Hubei Province, is opening up 100,000 hospital beds in an effort …
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Freeland Urges Opposition Parties to Ratify New NAFTA Deal
OTTAWA—Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pleading with the opposition parties in Parliament to ratify the new North … -
Egypt Sentences 37 to Jail for Joining ISIS: Judicial Sources
An Egyptian court sentenced 37 people on Monday to jail terms including life imprisonment for joining or supporting … -
Nearly 50 Dead, Thousands Displaced as Storms Lash Southeast of Brazil
At least 46 people have died in Brazil and more than 25,000 have been displaced due to widespread …
White House counsel Pat Cipollone speaks in favor of of Senate Resolution 483, the organizing resolution for the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 21, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)
Trump Lawyers to Resume Arguments in Senate Impeachment Trial
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- 4th and 5th Cases of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed in US, Officials Say
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Raft of Gun Control Bills Advance in Virginia’s State Legislature
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‘Making Me Think About Things’: Sen. Manchin Says Trump Legal Team Doing a ‘Good Job’
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Turkish Teams Hunt for Quake Survivors as Death Toll Hits 35
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California Patient Is 3rd US Case of New Virus From China
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US to Evacuate Consulate Staff, Some Citizens From Wuhan
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Malaysia Confirms Fourth Case of Coronavirus Infection
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US, Other Countries Scramble to Evacuate Citizens From Epidemic-Hit Wuhan
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Sen. Ernst Says Trump’s Lawyers ‘Shredded’ Impeachment Case as Democrats Double Down on Call for Witnesses
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Novel Coronavirus Live Updates: Chinese Researcher Escorted From Lab in Canada
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak is affecting people across the world. The virus can pass from person to person and has infected over 1,200 people, killing dozens. Check back for … -
Malaysia Confirms First Cases of Coronavirus Infection
Malaysia on Saturday said it had confirmed three cases of coronavirus infection, the first in the Southeast Asian … -
Death Toll Stands at 22 in Turkish Earthquake; 1,000 Hurt
ANKARA, Turkey—The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 22 Saturday, with more … -
Viral Pneumonia Outbreak Escalates in China as Disease Spreads to France and Australia
The Novel Coronavirus outbreak that originated in China has now spread to Europe and Australia, as the number … -
Chinese Social Media Depicts Chaos in Virus-Hit Wuhan
As Chinese authorities scramble to keep citizens calm amid the fast-spreading coronavirus, videos and messages from Wuhan—ground zero … -
4 Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Australia
The first cases of Novel Coronavirus have been confirmed in Australia—one in the state of Victoria and three … -
Irish Court Approves Extradition Over Vietnamese Truck Deaths
DUBLIN—An Irish court on Jan.24 approved the extradition of one of the two Northern Irish men charged with … -
Snakes Could Be the Original Source of the New Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Snakes – the Chinese krait and the Chinese cobra – may be the original source of the newly … -
US Declines Britain’s Extradition Request for Diplomat’s Wife Accused in Teen’s Death
The United States has declined to extradite a U.S. diplomat’s wife who was involved in a car crash … -
Liberals Asked to Look at Reinstating Vice-Regal Appointments Board
OTTAWA—Senior officials advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have pressed him gently to rethink how the Liberals have been … -
Strong 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Turkey, At Least 18 Dead
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Interior Minister … -
Panic Stirs in Chinese City Where Deadly Virus Broke Out
Doctor Wei said the panic did not sink in until Jan. 21, two days before his hometown became … -
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The Ford Government and Ontario Teachers’ Unions Are Both Wrong
Commentary “A plague o’ both your houses!” With these words, Mercutio, a character in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” … -
Coronavirus: Australia and Malaysia Announce New Cases
January 24 updates. Click here for January 25 updates. 8:15 a.m. UTC—3 New Cases Confirmed in Australia The … -
Facing Minority Parliament, Trudeau Tells MPs to Respect Opposition
OTTAWA—Play nice. That was Justin Trudeau’s advice Thursday to Liberal MPs as they gathered to plot strategy for … -
Parties Unite Over Taiwan’s Exclusion From WHO Anti-Virus Planning
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s exclusion from World Health Organization meetings on the coronavirus outbreak has united the island’s political parties, who … -
Aussies in Sprint to Develop Virus Vaccine
University of Queensland researchers are working round the clock as they race to develop a vaccine to stop … -
Serena Williams Defeated in 3rd Round of Australian Open
Serena Williams’ bid to win a 24th Grand Slam title has been falling short with losses in finals. …
Trump: Defense Team Should ‘Just Tell the Truth’ in Impeachment Trial
President Donald Trump said he thinks his defense team should stick to telling the truth as they make …
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Australia and Malaysia Announce New Cases
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Pentagon Working on Radical New Fighting Style: Mosaic Warfare
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Malaysia Confirms First Cases of Coronavirus Infection
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Death Toll Stands at 22 in Turkish Earthquake; 1,000 Hurt
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DOJ Pushes Back on House’s Claims That Trump Lawyer Contradicted Department in McGahn Case
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4 Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Australia
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Trump Tells Mayors ‘We’re All on the Same Team’
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Trump Becomes First President to Attend ‘March for Life’ Pro-Life Rally
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Trump Administration Chooses New Chief of US Customs and Border Protection
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States Sue Over Trump Admin Rules That Could Weaken Oversight of 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints Distribution
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Chinese State Media Downplays Coronavirus as Outbreak Worsens
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Hardest Challenge in Military Tech Race is Risk Aversion, Says Esper
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Trump on Yovanovitch Firing, Alleged Recording: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Been Saying That’
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Lindsey Graham Says He Opposes Hunter Biden Subpoena in Impeachment Trial
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US Declines Britain’s Extradition Request for Diplomat’s Wife Accused in Teen’s Death
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Coronavirus Could Infect 250,000 in Wuhan in Next 11 Days, Researchers Say
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Teachers’ Union Sues Secretary DeVos for Repealing Gainful Employment Rule
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Virginia House Committee Passes Gun Control Measures
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France Confirms Two Cases of Coronavirus, the First in Europe
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World Leaders Rally in Jerusalem Against Anti-Semitism
Dozens of world leaders descended upon Jerusalem on Thursday for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust. -
NSW Investigating Possible Case of Coronavirus
Health officials in NSW are investigating if a person has contracted the deadly 2019-nCoV, a coronavirus originating from … -
Taiwan Says Chinese Air Force Conducts Drills Over Island’s South
TAIPEI—Chinese air force planes passed through the narrow Bashi Channel to the south of Taiwan on a long-range … -
United States Cautions Britain Over Huawei
DAVOS/LONDON—The United States cautioned Britain ahead of a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on what role Huawei … -
3 US Firefighters Killed as Aircraft Crashes in Australia
A Canadian aircraft used to battle bush fires in Australia crashed in southern New South Wales on Thursday, … -
Dubai Airport Implements Special Screening for China Flights
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced on Jan. 23 that it’s … -
China’s Latest Virus Outbreak Exposes Perils of Exotic Wildlife Trade
SHANGHAI/BEIJING—A new coronavirus spreading from the city of Wuhan has put a spotlight on China’s poorly regulated wild … -
Red Cross Australia Sparks Anger Over Spending of Bushfire Donations
The Australian Red Cross has faced criticism after revealing that nearly A$10 million ($6.87 million) of the A$115 … -
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Father Dies Aged 84
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s father died a peaceful death late Wednesday at the age of 84. The … -
Toll Rises to 20 From New Zealand Volcano Eruption as Two Declared Dead
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The death toll rose to 20 on Thursday from a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s … -
Fears Mount as Cases of China’s Viral Pneumonia Surge Exponentially
It started with a light cough. He burped constantly, and complained of shortness of breath. Family members thought … -
Belarus Imports Oil From Norway After Russia Halts Supplies
Belarus started importing oil from Norway on Jan. 21 after Russia, its primary oil provider, suspended supplies earlier … -
Brazil Reports Suspected Case of Coronavirus
Brazilian officials said on Wednesday that a woman who recently traveled from China likely has coronavirus, the first … -
US Push to Ban Huawei in UK a Hint for What Canada Can Expect
As the extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou continues in Vancouver, 11th-hour efforts by U.S. officials to … -
MexPossible Case of Chinese Coronavirus Reaches Mexican Bican President
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on Wednesday that officials are investigating a potential case of coronavirus—the mysterious … -
Hainan Airlines to Halt Prague Flights From March: Czech Authorities
PRAGUE—China’s Hainan Airlines will halt regular direct flights between Beijing and Prague starting in March, the Prague Airport … -
China Quarantines Wuhan, Shuts Down Airport and Public Transit Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Wuhan city authorities in charge of responding to the new coronavirus outbreak announced they are quarantining the city …
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Homeland Security Chief Warns Caravan Migrants Will Be Sent Home if They Reach US
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees immigration enforcement, warned a new caravan … -
Volkswagen Pleads Guilty to All Canadian Charges in Emissions-Cheating Scandal
TORONTO—Volkswagen pleaded guilty to dozens of Canadian charges in a wide?ranging emissions?cheating scandal on Jan. 22, admitting—among other acts—to … -
UK Lays Out Tough Child Data Privacy Rules
Social media sites, games, and other online services won’t be allowed to “nudge” British kids into revealing personal … -
EU Nations Can Restrict Vendors Under New 5G Guidelines, Huawei at Risk
BRUSSELS—EU countries can restrict or exclude high-risk 5G providers from core parts of their telecoms networks, new EU … -
Some Kenyans Say Chinese-Built Railway Leaves Them in the Dust
KIU, Kenya—The soporific buzz of bees fills the abandoned train station at Kiu, a two-hour drive from Kenya’s … -
With a Nod From Parliament, Greece Gets First Female President
Top judge Katerina Sakellaropoulou became Greece’s first woman president on Jan. 22 when lawmakers elected her head of … -
Iranian Commander Shot and Killed in Front of His Own Home: State Media
Iranian Basij forces commander Abdolhossein Mojaddami was shot and killed in front of his home on Wednesday, according …
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Canadian Prosecutor Set to Defend US Request to Extradite Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER—Canadian prosecutors are expected to defend on Jan. 22 their case to extradite Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou to the United States saying Meng was arrested on charges of … -
Hong Kong Activists Turn Lunar New Year Fairs Into Protest Bazaars
HONG KONG—The politics of protest was a running theme at Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong this … -
Australian Man Cleared of Wuhan Coronavirus
Health authorities in Australia have confirmed a man in the state of Queensland who was screened for the Wuhan … -
Mexico’s Murder Rate Reaches Record High in 2019
The number of murders in Mexico last year hit a new record high with more than 35,500 homicides, … -
Toyota to Recall 3.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide, Air Bags May Not Deploy in Crashes
Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect … -
South Korea to Deploy Anti-Piracy Unit to the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea’s military said on Tuesday it plans to expand the deployment of an anti-piracy unit now operating … -
Australian Prime Minister Flags Importance of Hazard Reduction To Prepare For Future Bushfires
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that hazard reduction measures are as necessary as carbon emissions reduction to prepare … -
American Journalist Glenn Greenwald Charged With Hacking in Brazil
American journalist Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrime in Brazil over his alleged involvement in the hacking …
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EU Won’t Meet China Halfway in Investment Talks: EU Trade Chief
BRUSSELS—The European Union wants to agree a deal with China this year to protect foreign investment and increase investment market access, but it will not meet Beijing halfway, EU trade … -
Sweden Summons Chinese Envoy Over ‘Lightweight Boxer’ Remark
HELSINKI—Sweden’s government summoned the Chinese ambassador in Stockholm to discuss his comments on Jan. 18 that compared Swedish …
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Huawei Executive’s Extradition Hearing Begins in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—The first stage of an extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei … -
Hundreds of Troops to Help Canadian Province Recover From Huge Blizzard
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Between 150 and 200 Canadian troops should be in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and … -
Iran’s Crown Prince in Exile: Engage With the True Sovereigns of Iran—the People
Iran’s exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for an end to Western negotiations with the country’s “regime of … -
Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Pelt Australia’s Capital in Major Storm
A fierce hailstorm has pelted Canberra with stones the size of golf balls inflicting severe damage across Australia’s … -
Iran Planning Launch of Two Satellites: Official
Iran is preparing to launch two newly constructed satellites that have passed pre-launch tests, its Telecommunications Minister announced … -
Ex-Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi Resigns
Independent senator Cory Bernardi has formally resigned from parliament, setting in train a three-way Liberal preselection battle in … -
Libya Players Agree to Respect Arms Embargo, Push Cease-Fire
BERLIN—Countries with interests in Libya’s long-running civil war agreed Sunday to respect a much-violated arms embargo, hold off … -
Countries Step Up Measures to Prevent Spread of Viral Pneumonia From China as It Reports More Cases
Chinese authorities on Jan. 19 reported a third death due to a viral pneumonia that first broke out … -
Bodies of 11 Ukrainians Killed in Iran Plane Crash Sent Home
KYIV, Ukraine—The bodies of the 11 Ukrainians who died when an Iranian missile shot down a passenger plane … -
Mozambique’s Fishermen Point to China as Fish Stocks Dwindle
BEIRA, Mozambique—Luis Domingo, a fisherman in Beira, Mozambique, is following the trade that has sustained his family for … -
Iran Trying to Analyze Crashed Jet’s Black Box, Official Says
An Iranian official said Iran is trying to analyze the black box from a Ukrainian jet that was … -
China Reports 3rd Death, 136 New Infections, Due to Viral Pneumonia
Chinese authorities on Jan. 19 reported one new death as a result of a viral pneumonia. Also, another … -
The governor of Puerto Rico fired the island’s emergency manager after the discovery of a warehouse full of … -
Yemen’s President: Military Needs to Be on High Alert Following Deadly Attacks
Yemen’s president has called on the military to stay alert following a missile attack that reportedly killed dozens … -
Taliban Kill 6 Members of Same Family, Say Afghan Officials
Six members of the same family, including an infant girl, were executed by members of the Taliban terrorist … -
WhatsApp Outages Reported Across Asia, Europe, South America
The popular messaging service WhatsApp is down for thousands of people across Asia, Europe, and South America. According … -
Trump Marks US-Japan Security Pact With Call for Stronger, Deeper Alliance
President Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and … -
Pompeo Expresses Outrage Over Death of US Citizen Jailed in Egypt
CAIRO—U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “expressed outrage” to Egypt’s president on Sunday at the death of an … -
Mexico Blocks Hundreds of Migrants From Crossing Border Span
Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants … -
Canada Providing $25,000 to Families of Iran Plane Crash Victims
The families of Canadian victims who were killed when Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shot down the Ukraine International Airlines passenger … -
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ally With Indo-Pacific Nations Against China Threat
The Senate recently passed unanimously a bipartisan act to ally the United States with Indo-Pacific partners in confronting … -
US Sanctions Iranian Commander Over Mahshahr Killings
WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had imposed sanctions on a general of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard … -
60 Killed in Houthi Attack on Camp in Yemen’s Marib
CAIRO—Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a military training camp in the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday, killing 60 military … -
China Reports 17 More Cases in Viral Outbreak, But Researchers Suspect ‘Substantially More’
Chinese health authorities reported another 17 patients who tested positive to a new pneumonia virus that has been …
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Trump Marks Us-japan Security Pact With Call for Stronger, Deeper Alliance
President Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the … -
Pompeo Expresses Outrage to Egypt Over Death of U.S. Citizen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed outrage during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi over the … -
Mexico Blocks Hundreds of Migrants From Crossing Border Span
Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants … -
Canada Providing $25,000 to Families of Iran Plane Crash Victims
The families of Canadian victims who were killed when Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shot down the Ukraine International Airlines passenger … -
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ally With Indo-Pacific Nations Against China Threat
The Senate recently passed unanimously a bipartisan act to ally the United States with Indo-Pacific partners in confronting … -
US Sanctions Iranian Commander Over Mahshahr Killings
WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had imposed sanctions on a general of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard … -
60 Killed in Houthi Attack on Camp in Yemen’s Marib
CAIRO—Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a military training camp in the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday, killing? ?60 military … -
China Reports 17 More Cases in Viral Outbreak, But Researchers Suspect ‘Substantially More’
Chinese health authorities reported another 17 patients who tested positive to a new pneumonia virus that has been … -
Despite Shake-Up, Putin Rejects Idea of Soviet-Style Leaders for Life
MOSCOW—President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he did not want Russia to return to the late Soviet-era practice … -
Ukraine’s President Zelensky Declines Prime Minister’s Honcharuk’s Resignation
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky declined prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk’s offer to resign after an audio recording of him criticizing … -
Airport, Businesses Still Closed After Blizzard Hits Canada’s Newfoundland
OTTAWA—The airport and businesses remained closed in the capital of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada on Saturday in the … -
North Korean Foreign Minister Replaced: Report
SEOUL—North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has been replaced, Seoul-based NK News reported on Saturday. The usually … -
Harry and Meghan No Longer Working Members of Royal Family: Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the Royal Family and will not use their … -
Iran Is Sending Black Boxes of Downed Plane to Ukraine: Aviation Official
DUBAI—Iran is sending to Ukraine the black boxes of the Ukrainian passenger plane that its military accidentally shot …
China Reports 4 More Cases in Viral Pneumonia Outbreak
BEIJING—Four more cases have been identified in a viral pneumonia outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that has killed two people and prompted countries as far away as …
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Downpours Provide Relief to Australia’s Bushfire-Ravaged East as Morrison Finalizes Recovery Plans
Heavy downpours and thunderstorms drenched Australia’s bushfire-ravaged east coast on Jan. 17, bringing temporary relief to firefighters. -
EU-China Investment Agreement Negotiations Enter ‘Critical Stage’: EU Ambassador
BEIJING—Negotiations on an investment agreement between the European Union and China are progressing and have entered a “critical … -
US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait Less Than a Week After Election
TAIPEI–A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Jan. 16, the island’s defense ministry said, less than … -
Sweden Suffers Surge in Bomb Attacks as Gang Violence Rises
A surge in drug-linked gang-violence in Sweden led to a 60 percent increase in bomb blasts in 2019, … -
Guatemala’s New President Cuts Ties With Venezuela, as Promised
Guatemala’s new President Alejandro Giammattei cut diplomatic ties with the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday … -
New Guatemala Government Arrests Former Mayor in Corruption Raids
Guatemala’s government said on Thursday prosecutors carried out raids and arrested a former mayor accused of corruption as … -
11 Troops Injured in Jan. 8 Missile Attack in Iraq: Pentagon
The United States treated 11 of its troops for symptoms of concussion after an Iranian missile attack earlier this … -
Turkey Ban on Wikipedia Lifted After Court Ruling
ISTANBUL—Turkey restored access to online encyclopedia Wikipedia after the official publication on Wednesday of a Constitutional Court ruling … -
Countries of Crash Victims Demand Compensation for Their Families From Iran
Five countries whose citizens were killed when Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet demanded on Jan. … -
More Than 2,000 in Migrant Caravan Enter Guatemala With US in Their Sights
GUATEMALA CITY/TEGUCIGALPA—At least 2,200 people have entered Guatemala as part of a fast-growing U.S.-bound caravan from Honduras, authorities … -
Facebook Sued in US Federal Court for Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct
SAN FRANCISCO—Four companies sued Facebook Inc in U.S. federal court on Thursday for alleged anticompetitive conduct, saying the … -
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has spoken to her Iranian counterpart about an imprisoned Australian academic, after the woman …
Impeachment Trial of Trump Formally Starts as Senators Are Sworn In
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump began in the Senate on Jan. 16 with a reading of …
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Disease That Killed Millions of China’s Pigs Poses Global Threat
CHICAGO—Bettie the beagle, a detector dog for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, picked up the scent of pork on a woman arriving from China at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Soon … -
European Firms Get ‘Crumbs’ From China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’: Business Group
BEIJING—China’s “One Belt, One Road” investment scheme, which aims to connect Europe with Asia, is sidelining European companies … -
Outrage as Drought-Stricken Australian Region Approves Chinese Company’s Water Mining Operation
A Chinese-owned company has been granted approval to run a commercial water-mining operation in southern Queensland, sparking outrage … -
Patient in Japan Confirmed as Having New Virus From China
TOKYO—Japan’s government said on Jan. 16 a man treated for pneumonia after returning from China has tested positive … -
Philippine Volcano’s Quakes, Cracks Send More People Fleeing
A Philippine volcano that erupted last weekend belched smaller plumes of ash and shuddered continuously with earthquakes Thursday. -
TikTok Not Approved by Australian Department of Defense Devices
The Australian Department Of Defense has not approved the use of video-sharing social networking app TikTok on devices … -
Carlos Ghosn’s Japanese Lawyers Quit After Former Nissan Chief Absconds
TOKYO—Japanese attorneys representing Carlos Ghosn, including lead lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, quit on Thursday following the former Nissan chief’s … -
An Indigenous burn practitioner on Jan. 15 urged Australia’s state fire policymakers to “cut the stringent red tape” … -
Australia Firefighters Save World’s Only Rare Dinosaur Trees
Specialist firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed … -
Thunderstorms Sweep Across Australia’s Bushfire-Ravaged East Coast
MELBOURNE—Thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across parts of Australia’s east coast on Thursday, bringing hope that some of … -
Top US Military General Says NATO Can’t Afford to Become Complacent: Report
U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed official, said that nations of the North … -
US to Provide Guatemala’s Private Sector With $1 Billion in Financing for Economic Development, Regional Security
GUATEMALA CITY—The United States will pump $1 billion into Guatemala’s private sector to spur investment and create jobs, … -
Airstrikes Reported in Northern Syria, 18 Dead: Activist Group
Airstrikes in northern Syria’s Idlib Province have killed at least 18 people on Wednesday, according to an activist … -
Kickstarting Rare Earth Mining and Production Puts Canada in a Policy Bind
A significant payoff is on the table for Canada’s economy if it can kickstart its beleaguered rare earth … -
Europe Will Reject Chinese Telecom Providers in 2020: Report
News Analysis Europe’s top telecom analyst Strand Consult issued its twentieth annual forecast that warns: ”Too many have … -
Senate Will Pass USMCA on Thursday: Barrasso
The Senate will pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal on Jan. 16, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on Wednesday. … -
Canadian Firefighters Expect to Use Tailored Tactics to Battle Australia Blazes
HALIFAX—As Canadian firefighters boarded flights on Jan. 15 to battle blazes in Australia, they noted they will likely … -
Former UK Consulate Employee Details ‘Nightmare’ of Being Detained, Tortured in China
Former British consulate employee Simon Cheng couldn’t have imagined that his participation in the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests …
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Iran Cracks Down on Protesters Demanding Justice for Flight 752 While Canada Offers Support to Victim Families
News Analysis Protests in various parts of Iran following the regime’s admission to shooting down Ukraine flight 752 by accident, killing all 176 people abroad, have been met with violent … -
Iran Threatens Western Troops after European Nations Question Compliance With Nuclear Deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that European Union troops in the Middle East may be in danger and … -
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Killing 89 Nigerian Soldiers in Attack on Army Base
An Islamic State-linked group has claimed responsibility for a Jan. 9 attack on Niger’s military that left at … -
Russian Government Resigns After Putin Announces Constitutional Changes
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Jan. 15 that he has submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin … -
On Taiwan’s Front Line With China, a Constant State of Alertness
CHIAYI, Taiwan—An alarm sounds and the pilots rush to their jets, sitting at the ready under a hardened … -
Germany Raids Offices, Homes of Suspected China Spies
BERLIN— Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people … -
The U.S. Army will be converting its cyber operations into an information warfare command in an effort to …
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Wages and Warfare: Standard Measure May Vastly Understate Russia, China’s Military Spending
America famously spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined, almost three times that of …
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Russian Government Resigns After Putin Announces Constitutional Changes
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin so he can give the president room to make changes to the constitution. … -
On Taiwan’s Front Line With China, a Constant State of Alertness
CHIAYI, Taiwan—An alarm sounds and the pilots rush to their jets, sitting at the ready under a hardened … -
Germany Raids Offices, Homes of Suspected China Spies
BERLIN— Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people … -
US Army Plans to Transform Cyber Operations to Counter China, Russia: Report
The U.S. Army will be converting its cyber operations into an information warfare command in an effort to … -
Wages and Warfare: Standard Measure May Vastly Understate Russia, China’s Military Spending
America famously spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined, almost three times that of …
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Australian Prime Minister Intervened on US Tourism Alert Amid Bushfires
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the White House for revising a warning for travelers to Australia. … -
Australian Defence Force Advised To Walk Away From Costly Future French Submarine Project
Australia’s Defence Force was advised to walk away from its A$80 billion French submarine deal during tense contract … -
Beware Embracing Socialism or Communism, Says Expert
An increased admiration for communism among millennials is a concern given that they don’t really understand what the … -
New Video Shows Moment Ukrainian Airlines Plane Is Hit by Two Missiles in Iran
A new security video appears to show two missiles hitting Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran, which killed … -
Coughing Fit Sees Player Quit Australian Open Qualifying
A player collapsed in a coughing fit and retired from Australian Open qualifying on Jan.14 as organizers faced … -
Airstrike Targets Syrian Military Airport, Air Defenses Activated: State TV
Syrian air defense systems were triggered on Tuesday following an aerial strike on a military base in Homs, … -
WHO Warns That New Viral Pneumonia in China May Be Contagious
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Jan. 14 that the virus behind a respiratory illness that broke …
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Iran Announces Arrests Over Downing of Plane That Killed 176
Iran’s judiciary said Tuesday arrests have been made for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people. -
Rainfall Forecast Gives Hope to Australia’s Firefighters
The rainfall forecast for Australia’s fire-ravaged east coast is bringing hope to embattled firefighters. Australia’s national weather, climate, … -
Hong Kong Leader Refuses to Explain Denying Entry to Human Rights Watch Director
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has refused to provide details behind her government’s decision to block the director … -
Gay Conservative Student Commits Suicide After Backlash Over ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ Protest
A university student in Australia has committed suicide after receiving backlash over his protesting a drag queen reading … -
German and Russian Leaders Discuss Libyan Crisis and Prospects for Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed to hold an international conference in Berlin, Germany, with both Libyan parties to … -
US Removes Designation of China as Currency Manipulator
The U.S. Treasury Department on Jan. 13 said China should no longer be designated a currency manipulator in … -
Photos Show Damage Iran’s Missiles Did to Base Housing US Troops
American troops in Iraq have revealed more details about the missile barrage from Iran last week as photographers … -
Another Chinese City Reports Mysterious Pneumonia, as Thailand Confirms Spread of Wuhan Virus
Thailand authorities said a visiting Chinese tourist has been diagnosed with a new strain of pneumonia that’s the … -
Thousands Evacuated in Germany After Discovery of World War II Bomb
German disposal experts successfully defused two World War II bombs discovered in the western German city of Dortmund … -
UK, France, Germany Urge Iran to Comply With Nuclear Deal
The leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, and France said they will stand by the 2015 Iran nuclear … -
In Covering Taiwan Election, Chinese State Media Distort Facts and Discredit Voter Results
Chinese state-run media sought to dismiss Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election victory by accusing her of shady tactics, … -
Air Force Investigating Deaths of 2 Servicemen at Base in Germany
The U.S. Air Force said it’s investigating the cause of death of two servicemen at a German base … -
Morneau Launches Budget 2020 Consultations at Ryerson University in Toronto
TORONTO—The federal Liberals’ first budget of their minority mandate will put a heavy focus on the environment, which … -
Death Toll in Niger Army Base Attack Rises to 89: Government
The government of Niger declared three days of mourning after 89 soldiers were killed in an attack by … -
US Targets Maduro-Picked Top Legislator, Six Others in Fresh Venezuelan Sanctions
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials it said led a bid by … -
US Officials Urge Britain to Ban Huawei 5G
LONDON—A delegation of U.S. officials arrived in Britain on Jan. 13 to try to persuade Britain not to … -
Volcano Warning: Officials in Philippines Warn of ‘Explosive Eruption’
Officials in the Philippines warned of an “explosive eruption” at the Taal Volcano just miles from the capital … -
Prague Inks Partnership With Taipei After Snubbing Beijing
PRAGUE—The Czech capital, Prague, on Jan. 13 signed a partnership agreement with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei—three months … -
Iranian Authorities Fire Rubber Bullets, Teargas at Protesters: Rights Groups
The internet was awash on Jan. 13 with disturbing videos of rubber bullets and teargas fired on Iranian …
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Iranian Police Deny Reports of Officers Firing on Protesters
Police officials in Iran are denying reports that officers fired on people protesting the country’s leaders after they … -
FBI Director ‘Deeply Regrets’ FISA Court Errors in Surveillance of Trump Adviser
FBI Director Christopher Wray has apologized to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) for the way it conducted …
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2 Iraqi Journalists ‘Assassinated’ While Covering Anti-Government Protests
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US Says It Stands in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters, Condemns Arrest of British Ambassador
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Taiwan Election Results a ‘Repudiation of China,’ Experts Say
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Iranian Protesters Take to the Streets in Fury after Tehran Admits Downing Ukrainian Flight
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Storms Sweep Southern US, Midwest as Death Toll Rises to 11
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US Congratulates Taiwan President’s Re-election, Says Island ‘Force for Good’: Pompeo
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Zelensky Demands Justice After Iran Admits to Shooting Down Ukrainian Plane
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Magnitude 5.9 Shock Again Rocks Quake-Stunned Puerto Rico
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2 US Troops Killed by Roadside Bomb in Afghanistan
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Taiwan President Wins Re-election by Landslide in Firm Rebuke to Beijing
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House Passes Bill to Address PFAS Contamination, Regulate Drinking Water Standard
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Iran’s Guard Accepts Responsibility for Plane Shootdown
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Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Deny Motions Seeking Expedited Review of Obamacare Ruling
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Re-elected in Landslide Victory
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen won a second term in the island’s presidential election by a margin of around 20 percent against her main opponent, after roughly 14.3 million locals cast their … -
Iran’s Guard Accepts Responsibility for Plane Shootdown
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander says his unit accepts “full responsibility” for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian … -
Iran Announces It ‘Unintentionally’ Shot Down Ukrainian Plane
Iran announced that its military “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, resulting in the deaths of all 176 … -
EU Ministers Support Iran Nuclear Deal, Prefer Diplomatic Solution
The European Union Council of foreign ministers convened at an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Council in … -
Ukraine Gets Access to Black Boxes From Iran Plane Crash
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said on Jan. 10 that his country’s investigators have been given access to … -
Brazil Envisions Space Progress With New US-Brazil Safeguards Agreement
RECIFE, Brazil—On his first official visit to the United States in March, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced, alongside … -
Suspected Islamists Kill 25 Soldiers in Niger: Government
NIAMEY—Suspected radical Islamist terrorists killed 25 soldiers and wounded six others in an attack on an army post … -
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Partners With Nokia to Kick Off 5G Rollout
Vodafone’s broadband services joint venture with Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd has partnered with Nokia to roll out 5G … -
Unidentified Aircraft Strikes Iran-Backed Group in Syria, 8 Dead: Rights Group
Unidentified aircraft struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, killing eight Iran-backed Iraqi militiamen, … -
Trudeau Meets Crash Victims’ Families Amid Threat of New U.S. Tensions With Iran
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met families of the victims of the Tehran plane crash on Jan. 10 as … -
US Dismisses Iraq Request to Outline Plan for Troop Withdrawal
The United States dismissed a request by caretaker Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to come up with a plan … -
Russian Warship ‘Aggressively Approached’ US Destroyer in Arabian Sea: Navy
A Russian warship “aggressively approached” a U.S. Navy destroyer as it operated in the North Arabian Sea on … -
Iran Denies Shooting Down Ukrainian Plane With Missile, Calls for Evidence
Several Iranian officials on Friday denied allegations that the regime shot down a Ukrainian International Airlines plane, killing … -
Canadian Team to Head to Australia Next Week to Help Rescue Animals
The thought of suffering animals spurred Brad Pattison of Kelowna, B.C., to organize a group of volunteers from … -
Pompeo: US Believes Ukrainian Plane Was ‘Shot Down by Iranian Missiles’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters Friday that the United States believes a Ukrainian jetliner was “likely …
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Iraqi Prime Minister Asks US to Make Plans to Withdraw Troops
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi asked U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo for a “mechanism” that would lead to … -
Taiwan President Urges Voters to Turn Out, Uphold Democracy
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen urged her supporters to turn out at the polls in force as campaigning …
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Hong Kong Workers Flock to Labor Unions as New Protest Tactic
HONG KONG—Before the Hong Kong protests began in June, Chris Ngai spent most of his free time playing World of Warcraft and finding new cocktail recipes. Now the bespectacled 24-year-old … -
Iran Wants to Handle Black Box Data After Plane Crash Blamed on Missile
Iran said on Friday it wanted to download black box recordings itself from a Ukrainian airliner that crashed. -
Indonesia Asks Japan to Invest in Islands Near Waters Disputed With China
JAKARTA—Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo on Jan. 10 asked Japan to step up investment in fisheries and energy in … -
Indonesia Mobilizes Its Own ‘Little Blue Men’ as Stand-Off Continues With China Over Disputed Waters
News Analysis Indonesia is retaliating against China’s use of tens of thousands of “Little Blue Men” to harass … -
Major Vulnerabilities in TikTok Could Have Let Hackers Control User Accounts: Report
Multiple security vulnerabilities in viral Chinese mobile app TikTok could have allowed hackers to take over user accounts … -
Video Appears to Show Moment Ukrainian Airliner Is Struck by Missile Over Iran
A video obtained by several news outlets appears to show a missile hitting a plane near Tehran’s airport … -
Stocks Up, Oil Down as US-Iran Tensions Ease, Investors Eye Crude Reserves
Oil prices dipped further in Thursday trading after sharp losses in the previous session, as investor concerns about …
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Intelligence Says Iranian Missile Downed Airliner, Perhaps by Mistake: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says intelligence from multiple sources indicates that an Iranian missile downed the Ukraine International Airlines flight that … -
US Strategy of Deterrence With Iran Sends Message to North Korea: Experts
The death of Iran’s top general and the United States’ response to Tehran is “deeply concerning” for North Korea … -
Iran Likely Shot Down Ukraine Airlines Flight With Canadians Aboard: Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plane that crashed in Iran on Jan. 8, killing 176 people—including … -
Chinese State Media Promote Iran Retaliation Against US Following Airstrike
Chinese state-run media has published dozens of articles criticizing the U.S. government after the airstrike that killed Iran’s top … -
US Officials Confident Iran Shot Down Ukrainian Passenger Jet: Reports
U.S. officials are confident that Iran shot down a Ukrainian plane hours after Tehran launched missiles on U.S. …
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Beijing Bans ‘Foreign Teaching Materials’ From Schools
Beijing has officially banned the use of teaching materials from outside China from the country’s primary and middle … -
Bodies Found in 26 Bags Dumped Near Major Mexican City, Causes of Death Under Investigation
Forensics officials in the western Mexican state of Jalisco said that 26 bags containing body parts were found … -
Chinese Authorities Keep Mum on Mysterious Respiratory Illness as Hospital Releases Patients
Chinese authorities said they identified a possible cause for an unknown viral pneumonia: a new type of coronavirus, … -
Pence Says Sharing Soleimani Details With Congress Could ‘Compromise’ Sources
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday morning said that the Trump administration cannot reveal more information about the … -
Canada Pushing Tehran for Direct Access on Iran Plane Crash, Trudeau Says
OTTAWA—Canada is pushing to be part of the Iranian-led investigation of the plane crash near Tehran that killed … -
Ukrainian Official Probing Theory That Missile Took Down Ukrainian Plane in Iran
Investigators in Ukraine have considered the possibility that a missile strike or terrorism brought down a Ukrainian-operated Boeing … -
Don’t Read Too Much Into Election Results, Taiwan Tells China Before Vote
TAIPEI—Beijing should not see Taiwan’s elections as representing a win or loss for China, Taiwan’s foreign minister said … -
Australia Issues New Evacuation Alerts as Monster Bushfires Regenerate
Australian authorities issued new warnings, and evacuation notices across the country’s densely populated southeast on Thursday as a … -
Iran Says Ukrainian Plane Was on Fire, Tried to Turn Back
TEHRAN, Iran—The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never … -
Iran Intended to Kill US Personnel in Missile Attack: Top US Military General
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed … -
Mike Pence Says He Believes Americans Are ‘Safer Today’ After Soleimani’s Death
Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are “safer today” after the death of Iran’s top military … -
NATO Concurs With Trump That It Could Do More in Middle East
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that the alliance “could contribute … -
Car Bomb Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Checkpoint in Somali Capital
NAIROBI, Kenya—A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding … -
NATO Announces Temporary Suspension of Training Mission in Iraq After Soleimani Death
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Monday that it has temporarily suspended its training operations in Iraq to … -
Migrant Caravan Ad Circulating in Honduras Calls for Jan. 15 Departure
An advertisement being circulated on social media in Honduras is encouraging a new caravan of migrants to depart …
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Don’t Read Too Much Into Election Results, Taiwan Tells China Before Vote
TAIPEI—Beijing should not see Taiwan’s elections as representing a win or loss for China, Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Jan. 9, days ahead of a vote overshadowed by Chinese efforts … -
Australia Issues New Evacuation Alerts as Monster Bushfires Regenerate
Australian authorities issued new warnings, and evacuation notices across the country’s densely populated southeast on Thursday as a … -
Iran Says Ukrainian Plane Was on Fire, Tried to Turn Back
TEHRAN, Iran—The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never … -
Iran Intended to Kill US Personnel in Missile Attack: Top US Military General
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, the U.S. military’s top uniformed … -
Mike Pence Says He Believes Americans Are ‘Safer Today’ After Soleimani’s Death
Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are “safer today” after the death of Iran’s top military … -
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it “could contribute more to …
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Car Bomb Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Checkpoint in Somali Capital
NAIROBI, Kenya—A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding … -
NATO Announces Temporary Suspension of Training Mission in Iraq After Soleimani Death
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Monday that it has temporarily suspended its training operations in Iraq to … -
Migrant Caravan Ad Circulating in Honduras Calls for Jan. 15 Departure
An advertisement being circulated on social media in Honduras is encouraging a new caravan of migrants to depart … -
Trump: US Energy Self-Reliance Is Key Buffer Against Geopolitical Shocks
President Donald Trump told a press conference on Jan. 8 that the United States’ increased petroleum production has … -
Mexican Drug War’s Hidden Human Toll Includes 61,000 Disappeared
MEXICO CITY—The Mexican government on Monday revised upward by as much as 50% the number of citizens classified … -
Commercial Airlines Reroute Flights Amid US-Iran Tensions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued on Jan. 7 an emergency flight restrictions for the airspace over Iran, … -
Iran’s President: If America Retaliates, ‘They Will Receive a Stronger Reaction’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said his regime would be prepared to retaliate against the United States if they … -
Putin, Erdogan Call for De-Escalation After Iran Missile Attack
Hours after Iran fired missiles at U.S. soldiers in Iraqi military bases, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish … -
US Seeks Canada’s Aid to Break China’s Rare Earths Dominance
The United States has enlisted Canada in a bid to wrest global control of rare earth elements (REEs) …
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Trump Meets With Greek Prime Minister to Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Security
President Donald Trump welcomed Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the White House on Tuesday, applauding Greece for …
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Trump Asking NATO to Become More Involved With Middle East in Wake of Iran Missile Strikes
President Donald Trump said he’d be asking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, to get more involved … -
Iraq PM Says Iran Warned Them of Missile Attack Ahead of Time
Iraq’s prime minister’s office stated Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about a missile strike on American troops … -
Iran Plane Crash Casualties Include Canadians, Brits, Swedes
Dozens of Canadians and Iranians were among those who lost their lives when a Ukrainian plane crashed shortly … -
Iran Says It Won’t Give Black Box From Crashed Ukrainian Airliner to Boeing
The head of Iran’s civil aviation organization said it won’t give the black box from a Ukrainian plane that … -
Ukraine Embassy in Iran Drops Reference to Engine Failure as Cause of Crash
The Ukrainian embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a plane … -
Ukrainian Airlines Crash Near Tehran Kills 63 Canadians, 176 in Total
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran— Dozens of Canadians— some believed to be university students—were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed minutes …
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Trump Asking NATO to Become More Involved With Middle East in Wake of Iran Missile Strikes
President Donald Trump said he’d be asking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, to get more involved with the Middle East after Iran fired missiles at Iraqi bases hosting … -
Iraq PM Says Iran Warned Them of Missile Attack Ahead of Time
Iraq’s prime minister’s office stated Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about a missile strike on American troops … -
Iran Plane Crash Casualties Include Canadians, Brits, Swedes
Dozens of Canadians and Iranians were among those who lost their lives when a Ukrainian plane crashed shortly … -
Iran Says It Won’t Give Black Box From Crashed Ukrainian Airliner to Boeing
The head of Iran’s civil aviation organization said it won’t give the black box from a Ukrainian plane that … -
Ukraine Embassy in Iran Drops Reference to Engine Failure as Cause of Crash
The Ukrainian embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a plane … -
Ukrainian Airlines Crash Near Tehran Kills 63 Canadians, 176 in Total
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran— Dozens of Canadians— some believed to be university students—were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed minutes … -
Business Ideas Inspired by Traditional Values Top List of Startup Trends for 2020
Researchers at one of Britain’s leading support and advice platforms for startups said the 2020 market seems poised … -
Iran’s Leader: Missile Attacks ‘Not Sufficient’ Retaliation for Killing of Soleimani
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that the missile strikes launched by his country against U.S. … -
Graham Warns Iran: ‘I Just Got Off the Phone With the President. Your Fate Is in Your Own Hands’
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned Iran after missiles hit multiple Iraqi military bases that were hosting … -
US Steps Up Pressure on UK Ahead of Huawei Decision
LONDON/WASHINGTON—The United States is making a final pitch to Britain ahead of a UK decision on whether to … -
Indonesia’s President Visits Island in Waters Disputed by China
JAKARTA—President Joko Widodo visited an island in waters disputed by China on Jan. 8 to assert Indonesia’s sovereignty … -
South Korea Reports First Possible Case of Viral Pneumonia That Started in China
SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea has put a 36-year-old Chinese woman under isolated treatment amid concerns that she brought … -
Australia’s Bushfires Not Caused by Climate Change, Says Leading Expert
Australia’s current bushfires have been caused by increased fuel loads, not climate change, according to bushfire expert and …
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Stampede Kills at Least 40 at Funeral for Iran General Killed in US Airstrike
A stampede erupted at a funeral procession for a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike last week, killing 32 people and injuring 190 others…. -
Indonesia Deploys Fighter Jets in Stand-off With China
JAKARTA—Indonesia’s air force deployed four fighter jets to the South China Sea on Jan. 7 in a stand-off … -
Iraq Playing ‘Balancing’ Act Between US and Iran by Passing Resolution to Expel Foreign Troops, Say Analysts
A resolution passed by the Iraqi Members of Parliament on Jan. 5 calling for the expulsion of the … -
Baby Wrapped in Plastic Found Alive in Singapore Rubbish Chute
SINGAPORE—Rubbish collectors rescued a baby from a bin at the bottom of a trash chute in Singapore on … -
Nearly 200 People Arrested In Australia For Deliberately Lighting Bushfires
State authorities in Australia have arrested nearly 200 people for alleged arson since the devastating bushfires began. A … -
Mudslides, Blackouts Hamper Search After Indonesia Floods
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Mudslides and power blackouts hampered the search for people missing in massive floods in Indonesia’s capital, where … -
Europeans Set to Toughen Iran Response Over Nuclear Violations: Diplomats
BRUSSELS/PARIS—European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal might launch a dispute resolution process this week that might … -
3 American Sisters Raped in Spain; 3 Afghan Men Arrested
Three men have been arrested in Spain over the alleged sexual assault of three sisters from the United … -
30 Killed in Northeast Nigeria Bomb Blast on Crowded Bridge
MAIDUGURI—At least 30 people were killed in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno after an improvised explosive device … -
Spain’s Left-Wing Leader Fails to Form Coalition Government in First Vote
Spain’s interim Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez failed Sunday to get parliament’s backing to form a left-wing coalition government. He … -
Australia to Pay ‘Whatever It Takes’ to Fight Wildfires
SYDNEY—Australia’s government said Jan. 6 it was willing to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from … -
E3 Leaders & NATO Urge Iran to Refrain From Violent Action and Respect the Nuclear Deal
France, Germany, and the UK condemned “the recent attacks on Coalition forces in Iraq.” They emphasized the negative … -
Containment Key as Rain Brings Australian Firefighters Some Reprieve
Firefighters around NSW are enjoying a “psychological and emotional” reprieve from dangerous conditions before the return of warmer … -
US Military Force Arrives Following Fatal Terrorist Attack on Base in Kenya
Following a terrorist attack by an affiliate to al-Qaeda, more U.S. military forces arrived in Kenya, according to … -
Asian Regions on High Alert After Mysterious Virus Erupts in Central China
An unidentified form of pneumonia that recently broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has put … -
US Embassy in Israel Warns Citizens About Heightened Middle East Tensions
The U.S. Embassy in Israel warned American citizens of heightened tensions in the Middle East as a flurry of …
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Venezuela’s Congress Reelects Guaido in Pushback Against Socialist ‘Parliamentary Coup’
Venezuelan opposition legislators on Sunday reelected Juan Guaido as head of the country’s congress in a session held outside the country’s legislative palace, denouncing moves by Socialist Party members to … -
Trump Administration Pressed Dutch Hard to Cancel China Chip-Equipment Sale: Sources
WASHINGTON/AMSTERDAM/SAN FRANCISCO—The Trump administration mounted an extensive campaign to block the sale of Dutch chip manufacturing technology to … -
Taiwan Election is Make or Break for Fleeing Hong Kong Protesters
TAIPEI—A small but growing number of Hong Kong protesters who fled to Taiwan for safety over the past … -
US-Iran Tensions Roil Markets as Saudi Credit Default Swaps Spike
The cost of insuring against a potential debt default by Saudi Arabia has soared by over 16 percent … -
Dozens Killed in Airstrike on Military School in Libyan Capital
At least 30 people have been killed in an attack on a military academy in the Libyan capital … -
Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Guarded By Former US Navy SEALs After Multiple Death Threats’
Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell is being guarded by former U.S. Navy SEALs amid concerns that her … -
Australia Begins Damage Assessment Amid Temporary Respite From Bushfires
SYDNEY—Australian authorities began assessing the damage on Jan. 5 from heatwave-spurred bushfires that swept through two states a … -
Djokovic Concerned About Smoke at Australian Open as Bushfires Continue to Blaze
SYDNEY—Tennis world number two Novak Djokovic said he is concerned that smoke might cause some problems at the … -
Trump Threatens Harsh Sanctions on Iraq If US Troops Forced Out
President Donald Trump has threatened harsh sanctions against Iraq on Jan. 5 if U.S. trooped are expelled from … -
Croatia’s Former PM Milanovic Wins Presidential Vote
ZAGREB—Former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic, candidate of the top opposition party the Social Democrats, will be Croatia’s next … -
Chinese Authorities Rule out SARS in Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak, Now 59 Cases
The Chinese regime has confirmed more people have contracted an “unknown viral pneumonia” in the central Chinese city … -
US Sends Veteran Firefighters to Battle Australia Wildfires
LOS ANGELES—A crew of 20 veteran firefighters based in California will head to Australia on Monday, Jan. 6, … -
‘Do Not Cover up Outbreaks:’ Experts Call for Transparency After China’s Pneumonia Outbreak
Public health experts outside of mainland China are calling on Chinese authorities for transparency, after a mysterious outbreak … -
US Military Would Only Strike Lawful Targets in Response to Iran: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that any target the U.S. military may strike in Iran, in retaliation … -
Venezuela’s Guaido Loses Control of Congress, Opposition Denounces Coup
CARACAS—Venezuela’s parliament on Sunday swore in legislator Luis Parra as its new leader after government security forces blocked … -
American Service Member, DOD Contractors Killed in Terrorist Attack in Kenya
The U.S. military’s Africa Command confirmed that one American serviceman and two Department of Defense (DOD) contractors were killed … -
Notre Dame Cathedral Ceiling ‘Not Saved Yet,’ Could Still Collapse
The ceilings of the Notre Dame Cathedral are still at risk of collapsing following a fire months ago … -
Cambodia Building Collapse Kills 36 People, Injures 23 Others
PHNOM PENH—Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in Cambodia collapsed, … -
Iran General Says 35 US Targets ‘Within Our Reach’ Amid Heightened Tensions
An Iranian commander said there are potentially 35 U.S. targets Tehran is willing to strike after the death … -
Britain’s Navy to Escort UK-Flagged Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
LONDON—Britain’s navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide protection after the United States …
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South Australian Man Charged With Intentionally Lighting 4 Bushfires
A 79-year-old South Australian man has been charged with intentionally lighting four grass and scrub fires in the state’s southeast in recent days. Police will allege the man lit fires … -
French Knife Attacker Was Radicalized, Anti-Terrorism Prosecutors Say
PARIS—France’s anti-terrorism prosecutors on Saturday took over the investigation of a fatal knife rampage near Paris, saying they … -
Pink Donates $500,000 to Australia’s Fire Fighters as Devastating Bushfires Rage On
Pink has donated $500,000 to fire services in Australia as devastating bushfires continue to rage out of control. .. -
Inside the Plot by Iran’s Soleimani to Attack US Forces in Iraq: Reuters
In mid-October, Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani met with his Iraqi Shi’ite militia allies at a villa on the … -
Pentagon Briefs Senate and House Armed Service Committee Staff Members on Killing of Soleimani
The Department of Defense, along with the Department of State and the Office of the Director of National … -
Soleimani’s Assassination Could Be a Political Game Changer Inside Iraq, Say Experts
The killing of Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, by the United States could be a … -
Thousands March in Baghdad to Mourn Slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
Tens of thousands of people marched in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 4 to mourn slain Iranian General Qassem … -
Trump’s Order to Kill Soleimani Helps ‘Reestablish Deterrence’: Petraeus
President Donald Trump’s order to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was “a very significant effort to reestablish deterrence, … -
Iraq, US-led Coalition Deny Reports of US Airstrike Against Iran-Backed Militia Near Baghdad
Iraq and the U.S.-led coalition denied reports of fresh airstrikes near Baghdad late Jan. 3. Reuters, Newsweek, and … -
Trump Used Iraq War Authorization to Kill Qassem Soleimani: National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump’s authority to order a strike against Iranian General Qassem Soleimani came from the Authorization for Use …
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‘Too Late to Leave’: Bushfires out of Control Across Southeast Australia, 2 More Killed
SYDNEY/MELBOURNE—Bushfires were burning dangerously out of control on Australia’s east coast on Saturday, fueled by soaring temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters battling to save lives and property. Authorities … -
Graham Said He Was Briefed on Plan to Kill Soleimani, While Schumer Said Trump Didn’t Notify Congress
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Friday morning that he was briefed about the plan to kill Iran’s top … -
French Police Shoot Attacker Dead After Stabbing Spree in Paris Park
French police shot dead a man who killed one person and injured two more in a stabbing spree … -
US Killing of Iranian General Sends Strong Signal to Iran’s Key Ally, Chinese Regime, Say Experts
The recent U.S. air strike that killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani will send a strong message to … -
6 Dead, 3 Critically Wounded After US Airstrike Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Near Baghdad: Reports
Airstrikes on Friday night hit an Iraqi militia convoy north of Baghdad, killing at least six people, according … -
Report of Attack on Al Asad Air Base in Iraq Is False: US Military
A report that Al Asad Air Base in Iraq was attacked is not true, the U.S. military said. … -
More Than 100 US Firefighters Gave up Holidays at Home to Tackle Australian Bushfires
The United States has so far dispatched some 100 firefighters who gave up their holidays at home to … -
Pentagon Confirms Extra Troops Heading to Middle East
The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East, the Department of Defense confirmed on Jan. … -
Killing of Iranian General Sparks Safety Concerns for Canadian Troops in Middle East
OTTAWA—Foreign Affairs Minister Francois?Philippe Champagne says the safety of Canadians in the Middle East is the government’s “paramount … -
Soleimani Killing Changes US-Middle East Dynamics: Experts
The killing of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, by the United States … -
Moscow Condemns Killing of Iranian General as Tensions Escalate in Middle East
Russia has condemned the U.S. strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani while offering condolences to Iran in … -
Pompeo: Iran Understands Trump Will Take ‘Decisive’ Action After Soleimani Killing
Iran understands that President Donald Trump will take “swift and decisive” action after the killing of Qassem Soleimani, …
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Iran Vows to Take Revenge After US Kills Top Commander
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the country would take revenge after the United States took out Qassim Soleimani, commander of the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force. “Years of sincere, brave … -
Iran Appoints Esmail Qaani as Commander, Succeeding General Killed in Air Strike
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani was appointed the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force after the … -
Germany, Britain, China Urge De-escalation After US Strike, Russia Offers ‘Condolences’
Countries heavily involved in the Middle East reacted to the United States taking out top Iranian General Qassem … -
Pompeo Posts Footage of Iraqis Celebrating Death of Iran’s Top Military General
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared footage showing Iraqis celebrating the death of Iran’s top military general, Qassim Soleimani … -
Indonesia Boosts Patrols After Chinese Boat ‘Trespasses’ in Its Waters
JAKARTA—Indonesia has increased patrols around islands near the disputed South China Sea after a Chinese coast guard vessel “trespassed” into … -
State Department: Americans to Leave Iraq Immediately
The State Department urged Americans to leave Iraq on Jan. 3 after the killing of the Iranian regime’s top … -
Taiwan Defense Officials Meet After Crash Kills Top Officer
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen convened a meeting of top defense officials and urged them on Jan. 3 … -
Australian Navy Begins Mass Evacuations as New Fire Threat Looms
The Australian navy on Friday began evacuating around 1,000 people stranded on the east coast of the fire-ravaged … -
Asian Stocks Mixed, Oil Prices up After Iran General Killed
Asian stocks were mixed Friday and oil prices surged after an Iranian general was killed by U.S. forces … -
Trump Ordered Military Attack on Iranian General Qassim Soleimani to Protect US Personnel
The Department of Defense confirmed that the U.S. military killed the Iranian regime’s top military general Qassim Soleimani … -
Head of Iran Quds Force Qassim Soleimani Killed in Baghdad Strike
The Iranian regime’s top military official, Qassim Soleimani (also Qassem Soleimani), was killed following reports of at least … -
Germany: Police Investigate Three Women After Devastating Zoo Fire
Three women are being investigated in Germany for causing a deadly fire that killed dozens of animals at … -
Beijing’s Year-End Human Rights Round-Up Sparks Protest in US
Dozens of pro-democracy demonstrators stood in front of the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles on New Year’s Day …
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Destruction of US Embassy in Baghdad Revealed in New Photos Following Attack
Newly released photos reveal the extent of damage inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad… -
European Stocks Climb on US-China Trade Deal Optimism
European stocks were up on Thursday, driven by growing optimism of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade war. … -
Saudi Arabia Issues De Facto Ban On Child Marriage
Saudi Arabia last month issued a de facto ban on child marriages throughout the kingdom. Justice Minister and … -
Australian State NSW Declares 3rd State of Emergency Amid Bushfires, Worse Conditions Expected
Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales has declared a third state of emergency of the bushfire … -
One Dead, 17 Missing Amid Bushfires in Victoria, Australia
There are grave fears for 17 people missing in Australia’s southern state of Victoria, where massive, deadly bushfires … -
Australia Deploys Military to Rescue 800 Trapped by Bushfires in Victoria
The Australian federal government is deploying military personnel to aid the ongoing bushfire crisis in Victoria, Australia, with … -
Taiwan’s Military Chief Among Eight Dead in Helicopter Crash
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s top military official was among eight people killed on Jan. 2, after a helicopter carrying them to … -
Thailand Starts 2020 With Plastic Bag Ban Across Major Supermarkets
Thailand began 2000 with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by … -
Major Commercial Plane Crash Deaths Worldwide Fell by More Than 50 Percent in 2019: Group
WASHINGTON—The number of people killed in large commercial airplane crashes fell by more than 50 percent in 2019 … -
At Least 16 Dead, 5 Wounded in Central Mexico Prison Riot
MEXICO CITY—At least 16 inmates in a central Mexico prison were killed, and five more were wounded in … -
Israel’s Netanyahu to Seek Immunity in Graft Cases
JERUSALEM–Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he would ask parliament to protect him from prosecution in … -
Pompeo Postpones Trip to Ukraine After Attack on US Embassy in Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo won’t take a scheduled trip to Ukraine and other eastern European and Asian … -
Beijing Is ‘Following the Anti-Falun Gong Playbook’ in Uyghur Crackdown, Says Expert
Yan Yuhua is one among the millions who have languished in Chinese prisons because of their faith. The … -
Supporters of Iran-Backed Terror Group Withdraw From US Embassy in Iraq
Supporters of an Iran-backed terrorist group began to withdraw from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Jan. 1, … -
Iran-Backed Militias Withdraw From US Embassy After Security Forces Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas
Iran-backed militias withdrew from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on Jan. 1 after security forces fired rubber … -
Indonesia Rejects China’s Claims Over South China Sea
JAKARTA—Indonesia said on Jan. 1 it rejected China’s claims over a disputed part of the South China Sea …