When Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen defied warnings from China to meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California earlier this month, Beijing’s aggressive military response reverberated around the world.Story Published at: April 16, 2023 at 01:19AM
A weapons stockpile and asymmetric warfare: how Taiwan could thwart an invasion by China — with America’s help
At least 25 killed, 183 injured in ongoing clashes across Sudan as paramilitary group claims control of presidential palace
At least 25 people were killed and 183 others injured in ongoing clashes across Sudan, the Sudanese Central Medical Committee told CNN on Saturday.Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 11:08PM
Top French court backs unpopular plans to raise retirement age to 64
France’s top court on Friday approved the government’s unpopular plans to raise the age of retirement, in a huge win for President Emmanuel Macron in the face of mass protests across the country.Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 10:47AM
Man arrested after explosion prompts evacuation of Japanese leader Fumio Kishida from speech venue
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after an explosion at a venue where he was giving an outdoor speech.Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 07:13AM
A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated
Hundreds of families in Colombia are facing a choice: abandon their homes and livelihoods, or face the devastation of a predicted volcanic eruption in the coming weeks. Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 05:57AM
‘A new era’: Germany quits nuclear power, closing its final three plants
Germany’s final three nuclear power plants close their doors on Saturday, marking the end of the country’s nuclear era that has spanned more than six decades. Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 05:43AM
On one of the world’s most dangerous migrant routes, a cartel makes millions off the American dream
There is always a crowd, but it can feel very lonely. Story Published at: April 15, 2023 at 05:23AM
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro to testify on January 8 riots
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered Jair Bolsonaro to testify before Federal Police within the next 10 days, as part of an investigation into the events of January 8, when the former president’s supporters attacked government buildings.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 11:33PM
Russian court fines Wikipedia owner for article related to Ukraine invasion
A Moscow court has fined the Wikimedia Foundation for refusing to remove an article on Russian-language Wikipedia called “The Russian occupation of the Zaporizhzhia region,” according to state media.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 05:33PM
On the ‘rooftop of Japan,’ a stunning 20-meter-deep snow corridor reopens to visitors
A giant snow corridor near the otherworldly Mount Tateyama, one of Japan’s three sacred mountains, is reopening to travelers on April 15. Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 08:48AM