Taiwan issues warnings for year’s first typhoon as thousands evacuated
Taiwan moved thousands of people to safety on Wednesday as the island braced for its first typhoon this year, as airlines canceled domestic flights and...
U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over Rohingya abuses
The United States announced sanctions on Tuesday against the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings...
Renault-Nissan alliance is priority for France ahead of any consolidation: Le Maire
Renault’s alliance with Japanese partner Nissan remains the priority for France ahead of any further consolidation such as a merger with Fiat-Chrysler , French Finance...
One man lost his whole family, now he wants justice
Paul Njoroge lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law when a Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Ethiopia in March. He’s testifying in Congress this week....
How lithium-rich Chile botched a plan to attract battery makers
In March 2018, the Chilean government unveiled big news: Corporate investors, including South Korean electronics giant Samsung, would build three factories in Chile to produce...
Small quake hits Mexico City, no damage reported
A small earthquake struck central Mexico City on Tuesday night, jolting office towers and apartment buildings in the sprawling metropolis, but there were no immediate...
FDA finds ‘significant violations’ at India’s Strides plant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it found adulteration and “significant violations” of current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations at Strides Pharma Sciences...
United to resume India flights from September as Pakistan reopens airspace
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would restart daily nonstop service between New York/Newark, New Delhi and Mumbai from Sept. 6, after Pakistan...
Class act: Thai teacher learns how to make English lessons fun
Thai English teacher Theeraphong Meesat has a unique way of boosting his students’ confidence in class and making sure they loosen up – by wearing...
Oil prices gain, U.S. crude little changed after inventory data
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after steep falls in the previous session, although U.S. crude trailed gains for international benchmark Brent after U.S. crude inventories...