International Civil Aviation Organization holds first assembly since COVID pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 04:29AM
UN summit seeks deal on zero emissions target for air travel
US keeps target admissions for refugees at 125,000
Move comes despite pressure from advocates to raise the limit as record numbers of people flee war and persecution.Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 04:10AM
Vietnam warns of floods as it downgrades Typhoon Noru
Storm crosses coast in central Vietnam, which was shut down in anticipation of severe wind and rain.Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 02:55AM
Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties
The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 02:04AM
US defends arms sales to Pakistan following criticism from India
US defends $450m fighter jet sale to Pakistan as helping to bolster fight against 'terrorist threats'.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 09:48PM
Russian proxies in Ukraine claim victory in annexation votes
Kyiv and the West dismiss the referendums in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine as a 'sham'.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 09:44PM
China gifts two giant pandas to Qatar ahead of FIFA World Cup
Pandas 'Suhail' and 'Soraya' will arrive in October ahead of the World Cup as a 'new symbol of China-Qatar friendship'. Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 09:11PM
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appointed PM
MBS is already de facto ruler of the kingdom, but the appointment formalises his role as head of government.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 08:53PM
As petrol prices fall, US consumers more confident
More people were planning to buy cars, big appliances but fewer were ready to buy homes as interest rates have risen.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 08:05PM
Canada sees new high in asylum seeker crossings from US
Asylum seekers are forced to cross border at informal points of entry due to contentious deal between US and Canada.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 07:14PM
