U.S. official says believes China ‘committed’ to curbing fentanyl
A senior White House official said on Thursday that he believes China is “absolutely committed” to cooperating with the United States on curbing illicit fentanyl....
Iraq’s president meets with his Iranian counterpart in New York: agency
Iraqi President Barham Saleh met with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the Iraqi news agency...
Marshall Islands shows support for Taiwan after neighbors favor China
The Marshall Islands confirmed it was maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Wednesday, a welcome show of support for President Tsai Ing-wen who has seen...
Mercy Corps suspends northeast Nigeria work after army shuts offices
International aid agency Mercy Corps on Wednesday suspended its operations in two northeastern Nigerian states worst hit by Islamist insurgents after the army closed four...
Strong quake strikes Indonesia’s Seram island, no tsunami risk
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Seram island in Indonesia’s eastern Maluku province early on Thursday causing damage to some buildings, but there was no risk of...
Indonesia says 6.8 quake in Seram island, no tsunami risk
Indonesia’s geophysics agency said on Thursday that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 had struck in the eastern part of the archipelago in Seram...
After New York visit, looted coffin of ancient Egyptian priest goes home
The gilded coffin of a high-ranking ancient Egyptian priest, which had been buried, looted and illegally sold before going on public display at a New...
Sick Kylie Jenner pulls out of Paris fashion week
Makeup mogul Kylie Jenner on Wednesday pulled out of Paris Fashion Week where she was due to launch a new cosmetics line with French luxury...
China extends pollution curbs ahead of National Day celebrations
The heavy industrial city of Xuzhou in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu will shut local factories on Thursday as part of efforts to reduce...
Trump bans Venezuelan officials from U.S., boosts aid in support of opposition
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday reinforced his support for Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Guaido on Wednesday, praising Latin American leaders who back him, boosting...