Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China as talks begin

The world leaders celebrated their "unprecedented" ties.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un crosses border into China in armoured train

Kim Jong Un will join Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and other world leaders for a huge parade marking the formal surrender of Japan in World War II.

Lawrence Wong to make first visit to India as PM, meet Modi in New Delhi

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will also meet overseas Singaporeans at a reception in the Indian capital.

Singapore authorities in discussions about app-based bookings for cross-border taxi services

"As we advance discussions with our Malaysian counterparts to find better ways of serving commuters, the support of the National Taxi Association and National Private Hire Vehicles Association will help us to also protect the livelihoods of our local taxi and private hire car

Which countries spend the most money on cancer research?

The United States spent by far the most over the eight-year study period, but European countries also provided billions of euros.

'Greetings from 51 Pegasi b': How NASA made exoplanets into tourist destinations

Looking for the perfect vacation? Do you crave late-night fun? PSO J318.5−22, the planet with no star where nightlife never ends, is perfect for you! Prefer some peace and a chance to catch some rays? Kepler-16b, the land of two suns—where your shadow always has company—is

Landslide kills over 1,000 people in Sudan's Darfur region, rebel group says

The Sudan Liberation Movement/Amy which controls the village in the Darfur region has pleaded the UN and other international organisations to help recover the bodies of the victims.

Vietnam celebrates independence day with huge military parade

Pickleball is just getting started in China

Online sales of pickleball paddles and related equipment in China have skyrocketed, according to data from WPIC Marketing + Technologies.

The next Ozempic: A 4-in-1 breakthrough for lasting weight loss

Scientists are racing to improve weight loss treatments beyond drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are effective but plagued by nausea, bone loss, and weight regain. Tufts University chemists have created a new multi-target compound that goes beyond the usual GLP-1, GIP, and

Who are the North Korean officials accompanying Kim Jong Un to China?

SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into China on his special armoured train early on Tuesday to attend a celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War Two, state media said.

Massie says he hopes Speaker Johnson 'will listen to the pleas' of Epstein victims

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Monday he hopes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) “will listen to the pleas” of victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as he and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) prepare to hold a press conference with the individuals. “Our press conference

GAAP gap: US reporting rules tripping up Japan Inc

As major Japanese multinationals continue to expand in the US, one critical but underappreciated issue has come to the fore: a significant lack of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) expertise within their American subsidiaries. A recent KPMG analysis highlights

Your nose could detect Alzheimer’s years before memory loss

Researchers have uncovered why smell often fades early in Alzheimer’s: the brain’s immune cells dismantle key nerve connections between the olfactory bulb and brainstem. Membrane changes in neurons send an “eat-me” signal to microglia, which mistakenly destroy them. Evidence

Maduro accuses Trump administration of pursuing regime change amid US naval buildup in the Caribbean

The Venezuelan leader accused Trump of attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Caracas, warning him that any attack on his country would be immoral, absolutely criminal and a pose a “bloody threat”.

House panel investigating Epstein withdraws Mueller subpoena over health issues

A House panel investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has withdrawn a subpoena for former FBI Director Robert Mueller, citing his health. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) in early August announced he had issued subpoenas to

How long can one RSV shot protect seniors? Study shows surprising two-year shield

A single RSV vaccine dose is proving to be a powerful shield for older adults, significantly reducing hospitalizations and severe illness over two consecutive RSV seasons. While protection is strongest in the first year and declines somewhat in the second, the findings

Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

(Reuters) -Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France. Under mounting global criticism for its

Xi to flaunt China’s vision of new global order at military parade

The joint appearance of Mr Xi flanked by Mr Putin and Mr Kim is unprecedented.

Xi to flaunt China's vision of new global order at military parade

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping will host his country's largest-ever military parade this week, as he seeks to recast Beijing as the custodian of a post-U.S. international order at a time of deep geopolitical uncertainty.

Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can New Zealand vaccinate its rare species before bird flu gets to them?

In the last continent to remain untouched by the virus, hopes are being pinned on immunisation as migration season approaches It is easy to imagine how it could happen. A petrel, flying east from the Indian Ocean at the end of the Austral winter, makes landfall at New Zealand’s

At least 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide, rebel group says

The landslide on Sunday happened after heavy rain and "levelled" a remote mountainous village, the group says.

South Korean man arrested for alleged murder of girlfriend in Tokyo

The victim, a 40-year-old South Korean woman, was found with her throat slashed.

Sidelining Trump, China's Xi rolls out carpet for Ukraine war aggressors

By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -In a show of solidarity with the aggressors in Europe's worst war in 80 years, China's Xi Jinping will convene with his Russian and North Korean counterparts for the first time as Donald Trump and other Western leaders watch on. The gathering of

Sidelining Trump, China’s Xi rolls out carpet for Ukraine war aggressors

The gathering shows the Chinese leader’s sway over authoritarian regimes keen on redefining Western-led order.

Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade

Chinese and Russian troops were set to march alongside their Vietnamese counterparts.

Nadler won't seek reelection, nodding to need for 'generational change'

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said he plans to leave Congress at the end of his term instead of run for reelection in 2026 while calling for "generational change" in the Democratic Party. Nadler, 78, a fiery Manhattan liberal who has served in the House for more than three

Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

Vietnam’s 80th national day parade sees a military eager to shed its Soviet roots

Its armed forces and defence industry are trying to march towards self-reliance.

The stateless sisters caught between India and Pakistan

The sisters gave up their Pakistani passports eight years ago, but without a crucial document they can't be Indian citizens.

Sri Lanka moved to end elite impunity with arrest of ex-president

Sri Lanka’s former president and six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on August 22 for allegedly misusing state resources while in office. He is accused of using public funds to attend his wife’s graduation ceremony in London after an official visit to the

‘H Is for Hawk’ Review: Claire Foy Is Enraptured With Raptors in an Unconventional Yet Moving Grief Drama

“Looking for goshawks is like looking for grace: it comes, but not often, and you don’t get to say when or how,” writes Helen Macdonald in “H Is for Hawk,” a book I picked up by accident and which proved to be the greatest tool I had when one of my own parents passed away. […]

Giuliani out of the hospital after car crash, son says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani left the hospital Monday after undergoing treatment for injuries from a car crash in New Hampshire over the weekend, his son said. “I'm happy to report that he got out of the hospital today. He’s walking, thank God," the former mayor's

UK sets out support for Afghanistan earthquake victims

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain set out emergency funding support for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan, saying it would ensure that the aid does not go to the South Asian country's current Taliban administration by channelling it through its partners. Sunday's

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crossed border into China via train, state media says

Mr Kim left Pyongyang for China on Sept 1 and crossed into China early on Sept 2.

Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone Won Telluride for Focus Features as Oscar Frontrunners Emerge

Focus Features killed it in Colorado with two “Jesses” and one Emma Stone. On the ground, the story of what resonated — or flopped — at the Telluride Film Festival can look far different from the headlines. Still, one fact was hard to miss: Focus Features reigned over the

Explainer: Inside Kim Jong Un’s slow train ride from North Korea to China

Since becoming the North Korean leader in 2011, he has used a train to visit China, Vietnam and Russia.

Graham Greene, ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor, Dies at 73

His role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 Kevin Costner film earned him a best supporting actor Oscar nomination.

‘Creepshow’ Series Officially Wraps After Four Seasons on Shudder; Commemorative Box Set For Fall (EXCLUSIVE)

“Creepshow,” the macabre anthology series on Shudder, is officially in the grave. A source close to the network confirms that the series will not continue after four seasons. Launched in 2019 by Greg Nicotero, the show lasted for 23 episodes and two specials, wrapping in 2023

Will drones deliver your next hot food order?

A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.

Thousands turn out across US to protest Trump, billionaires

Thousands of people turned out in cities across the U.S. on Monday to protest President Trump and billionaires on Labor Day. May Day Strong, a coalition of dozens of labor and advocacy groups, organized more than 1,000 protests and other events in more than 900 cities. The

England's forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach

A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book's author, Professor David Woodman, is

Rethinking strategic competition in space

Imagine a war fought not on land or sea, but above Earth – where a single disabled satellite can disrupt global communications, financial systems and military operations. Space is no longer a distant frontier; it is a frontline of 21st-century strategic competition, shaping not

Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances with Wolves’ Actor, Dies at 73

Graham Greene, the Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73. A pioneer for Indigineous actors in Hollywood, Greene made his debut in the 1979 Canadian

Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.

Federal Reserve should be independent but has ‘made a lot of mistakes,’ Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday the Federal Reserve is and should be independent but said it had "made a lot of mistakes" and defended President Trump's right to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.

How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.