Russia says destroys 42 Ukraine-launched drones over Crimea
August 25, 2023 11:12 AM Russia’s air defence forces destroyed 42 Ukraine-launched drones over the Crimean Peninsula and one missile over the Kaluga region early on Friday, the Russian defence…
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID curbs – study
August 25, 2023 10:54 AM China’s abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could have led to nearly 2 million…
Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in ‘response’ zone
August 25, 2023 10:45 AM Taiwan sent aircraft and ships to monitor the situation. Read More
Former soldier raises war awareness by touring Taiwan on foot
August 25, 2023 10:37 AM He has walked more than 900km around Taiwan. Read More
Former New Zealand prime minister ordered to pay $3.9 million after company collapse
August 25, 2023 10:18 AM Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley has been ordered by the country’s highest court to pay NZ$6.6 million ($3.9 million) plus interest as compensation…
In reversal because of AI, office jobs are now more at risk
August 25, 2023 10:00 AM The American workers who have had their careers upended by automation in recent decades have largely been less educated, especially men working in manufacturing. Read…
Trump’s Georgia jailhouse mug shot makes history
August 25, 2023 9:54 AM Donald Trump has had his picture taken innumerable times over the decades, from his early days as a real estate magnate to his turn as…
Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in ‘response’ zone
August 25, 2023 9:42 AM Taiwan’s defence ministry said that on Friday morning it had spotted 13 Chinese military aircraft entering Taiwan’s “response” zone and five Chinese naval ships engaged…
Pro-Kyiv Russians urge Wagner Group to revenge Prigozhin’s death
August 25, 2023 9:33 AM The group, who fights on the Ukrainian side, also called on the Wagner Group of mercenaries to switch sides. Read More