Typhoon Noru made landfall near Vietnam’s popular beach resort city of Da Nang on Wednesday morning, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain as tens of thousands of people were evacuated.Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 03:18AM
Tens of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam’s Da Nang
Analysis: The Truss tax plan in the UK cushions the wealthy while pushing borrowers toward a financial cliff
After tumbling to a record low against the dollar, the British pound stabilized Tuesday, rising more than 1% to $1.08. Story Published at: September 28, 2022 at 01:03AM
Stocks finish mixed, but Dow and S&P hit lowest levels since November 2020
Stocks opened higher Tuesday morning, snapping a five-day losing streak and a steep selloff that sent the Dow into a bear market the previous day. Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 09:08PM
Dutch cyclist plans appeal after assault conviction
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel will appeal a court conviction for assaulting two teenage girls in a Sydney hotel on Saturday, according to his lawyer.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 04:47PM
McDonald’s is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist
The Hamburglar is back at McDonald’s. But this time, it’s just for adults.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 03:02PM
Asia’s richest man sees growing isolation for China
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani says that China “will feel increasingly isolated” and the “foremost champion of globalization” would find it hard to bounce back from a period of economic weakness. Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 11:22AM
Japan holds controversial state funeral for assassinated leader Shinzo Abe
Japan bids farewell to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an elaborate state funeral Tuesday, despite public opposition to the cost of the event as the country grapples with their late leader’s legacy. Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 09:43AM
Kamala Harris to visit Korean Demilitarized Zone Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea on Thursday as part of her visit to South Korea, a White House official said. Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 04:08AM
Philippines to shut 175 offshore gambling firms, deport 40,000 Chinese workers
The Philippines will stop operations of 175 offshore gambling firms and deport about 40,000 Chinese workers, a justice ministry official said on Monday, part of a crackdown on the notoriously opaque online gaming industry.Story Published at: September 27, 2022 at 03:24AM
Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage
Cuba has legalized same-sex marriage after Cubans voted in favor of a family code that increased protections for minorities on the island, the country’s National Electoral Council announced on Monday.Story Published at: September 26, 2022 at 06:22PM