At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
World
August 24, 2025
At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
Tokyo, Japan — History was made this weekend. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung made his first overseas trip for bilateral…
Gaza’s biggest city is in chaos ahead of an imminent Israeli assault
Middle East
August 24, 2025
Gaza’s biggest city is in chaos ahead of an imminent Israeli assault
Two years ago, Gaza’s largest city was sprawling with life. Classrooms brimmed with schoolchildren, markets were full of shoppers and…
The US takes a 10 percent stake in Intel as part of Trump’s big tech push
Technology
August 23, 2025
The US takes a 10 percent stake in Intel as part of Trump’s big tech push
New York — The United States government is making an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock, giving the Trump…
Netanyahu orders ‘immediate negotiations’ to release hostages as Israel advances Gaza City operation
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Netanyahu orders ‘immediate negotiations’ to release hostages as Israel advances Gaza City operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered negotiations for the release of all hostages and an end to…
History has often dealt Ukraine a bad hand – here are some parallels and pitfalls
World
August 23, 2025
History has often dealt Ukraine a bad hand – here are some parallels and pitfalls
For Ukraine, history is a battlefield. Months before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion, he published a brooding,…
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
World
August 23, 2025
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
Beijing AP — The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least…
20-hour blackouts, garbage-lined streets: this is life under Cuba’s ‘war economy’
World
August 23, 2025
20-hour blackouts, garbage-lined streets: this is life under Cuba’s ‘war economy’
The smell of garbage is overwhelming and intense under the Caribbean sun. The accumulated waste is such that an entire…
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
The drums of war are pounding on the doorstep of Gaza City. Residents of the largest city in northern Gaza,…
Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway
World
August 23, 2025
Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway
President Donald Trump said Friday he will give Russian President Vladimir Putin “a couple of weeks,” further extending his deadline…
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a Friday report by a United Nations-backed initiative, which…