British Columbia declares state of emergency as firefighters battle blazes
August 19, 2023 11:50 AM By Friday evening, some 19,000 of the city’s 20,000 inhabitants had evacuated. Read More
New US pact with Japan and South Korea treads softly on Asean
August 19, 2023 10:50 AM Right upfront, it deferred to Asean’s centrality, and analysts said the pact’s impact will be felt around the region. Read More
Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam: Report
August 19, 2023 10:00 AM A source said Mr Biden was weighing a September trip to Vietnam. Read More
PM Meloni pays bill for ‘idiots’ after Italian tourists flee Albanian restaurant
August 19, 2023 8:30 AM A group of Italian tourists fled the restaurant without paying their bill. Read More
US teacher fired for reading book on gender identity in class
August 19, 2023 8:00 AM The book explores gender roles and identity through the eyes of a child. Read More
Hurricane Hilary threatens Mexico, California with ‘catastrophic floods’
August 19, 2023 7:15 AM Hilary was moving west-northwest at nearly 12 miles per hour (19 kph). Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 19
August 19, 2023 7:12 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 19, 2023. Read More
Biden still expects to meet China’s Xi later this year
August 19, 2023 5:26 AM Expectation comes despite a series of shots from Mr Biden at the US’ rival power. Read More
Intelligence agencies warn foreign spies are targeting US space companies
August 19, 2023 5:03 AM US officials say the space industry needs to tighten protections against attempts by Chinese and Russian spies to infiltrate them. Read More
UN says over 350 killed by Haiti vigilante groups as thousands flee gang warfare
August 19, 2023 4:48 AM Escalating gang violence has forced thousands to flee parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Read More