109 miners escape from gold mine in South Africa but others continue union standoff,...
SPRINGS, South Africa (AP) — More than 100 miners escaped from a gold mine in South Africa on Wednesday after being held underground for...
Nashville police chief’s son, wanted in the shooting of 2 officers, found dead after...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The estranged son of Nashville’s police chief, who was wanted in the shooting of two police officers, was found dead...
Stock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday after China pledged more spending to energize its economy.Benchmarks fell in Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney and Seoul...
China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced plans on Wednesday to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to...
UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings...
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to...
Albanese arrives at White House to start day of meetings and celebrations of alliance...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden said he was “doubling down” on the alliance with Australia as he welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
Russian parliament’s upper house rescinds ratification of global nuclear test ban
MOSCOW (AP) — The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday revoked the ratification of a global nuclear test ban in what Moscow...
Leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah holds talks with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group held talks on Wednesday with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures in a key...
Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks...
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader on Wednesday cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks...
Activists demand transparency over Malaysia’s move to extend Lynas Rare Earth’s operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Environmental activists voiced disappointment Wednesday at Malaysia's decision to allow Lynas Rare Earths to continue operations until March 2026,...
