Activist groups urge UN probe of its Myanmar envoy after report alleges ties to Chinese companies
Activist groups are calling for the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar over possible conflicts of ...
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the height of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong was convicted of rioting Tuesday in the latest case that signaled the tough stance the ...
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and death, and personally directed that his doctors provide the fairly detailed daily updates that have punctuated his own battle ...
Russia says dozens of drones fired at Moscow ahead of crucial talks between US and Ukraine
Russia said dozens of drones were launched at Moscow on Tuesday in what it said were “enemy” attacks, using its preferred euphemism for Ukraine, hours ahead of critical talks between US and Ukrainian ...
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely watched. U.S ...
US legal troubles for tycoon Adani expose shortcomings in India's booming solar sector
President Donald Trump's decision to freeze a law banning business bribes overseas could offer Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, one of Asia's richest people, a reprieve from American corruption allegations ...
Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity ...
Japan's economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending
Japan’s has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand.
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.
Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war
With a new distillery set to open soon, the makers of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky were ready to put their business ...
Deterrence among the key questions as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force
Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries arrive Tuesday in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ...
The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
(CNN) — All but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows. The majority of these cities – 13 – are in the world’s most populous country, India, where ...