Stock market today: Asian shares extend gains after China-driven rally
Asian shares pushed higher on Wednesday, again led by gains in China, after U.S. stocks climbed to more records in a quiet ...
Young people in island nations face an existential question: Should they stay or should they go?
It’s the uncomfortable talk that as a young woman, she knows she should have with her parents. They alluded to it, once, but ...
China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean
China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. The defense ministry said the ICBM carried a dummy warhead and fell into the targeted ...
Residents in India-controlled Kashmir vote in the second phase of polls surrounded by heavy security
Under elaborate security, residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir began casting their votes Wednesday in the second phase of a staggered election for a local government.
Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title with win over Mariners
The Houston Astros clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, ...
Hong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals
Writing to the Hong Kong court that convicted him of sedition, former Stand News editor Patrick Lam said he regretted missing ...
Union workers at Hawaii’s largest hotel go on strike
About 2,000 workers went on strike Tuesday at Hawaii’s largest resort, joining thousands of others striking at hotels in ...
Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series
Michael Harris II had three more hits, including a solo home run and an RBI double, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shut down the New York Mets again as the Atlanta Braves cruised ...
US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren’t happy
California avocado growers are fuming this week about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to ...
Ukraine’s president calls for unspecified global ‘action’ to force Russia into peace
Ukraine’s president dismissed the notion of peace talks with Moscow on Tuesday, calling instead for unspecified global “action” to force Russia into peace for invading his ...
Ionescu scores 36 points and Liberty advance to WNBA semifinals with 91-82 win over Dream
Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record with 36 points and the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 on ...
The Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting
With the backdrop of elections worldwide that highlight strains on democracy, former President Bill Clinton urged attendees of his foundation’s annual meeting to meet their ...