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China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak with wide range of measures as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 7 ------ An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China has prompted authorities to take preventive measures,...
Aug 7, 2025


Ukrainians' trust in Zelensky dips after wartime protests, pollster finds
KYIV, August 7 ------ Public trust in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fell to its lowest level in around six months following rare...
Aug 7, 2025


Zelensky says Russia seems more inclined now to a ceasefire
KYIV, August 7 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia seemed "more inclined" to a ceasefire, but details of a...
Aug 7, 2025


'Still suffering': Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with silent prayer
HIROSHIMA, Japan, August 6 ------ Japan marked 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a ceremony reminding the world of the...
Aug 6, 2025


Record rains, floods paralyze parts of Hong Kong; classes, services disrupted
HONG KONG, August 6 ------ Parts of Hong Kong were brought to a standstill by flooding caused by heavy rains, after the highest-tier...
Aug 6, 2025


Zelensky says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
KYIV, August 6 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on that he had had a "productive" conversation with his U.S....
Aug 6, 2025


Sweden, Norway, Denmark give $500 million to NATO project to send US weapons to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, August 6 ------ Sweden, Norway and Denmark will contribute around $500 million to a NATO-led initiative to supply Ukraine with...
Aug 6, 2025


Oil falls as OPEC+ output hike adds to oversupply concerns
NEW YORK, August 5 ------ Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in a week after OPEC+ agreed to another large output increase in...
Aug 5, 2025


US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program
WASHINGTON, August 5 ------ The US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program...
Aug 5, 2025


Finland’s president discusses Ukraine ceasefire, icebreaker deal with Trump
August 5 ------ Finland's President Alexander Stubb said he held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Russia's war in...
Aug 5, 2025


Zelensky says 'mercenaries' from China, Pakistan, and other countries are fighting for Russia
KYIV, August 5 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops in northeastern Ukraine were fighting foreign "mercenaries"...
Aug 5, 2025


OPEC+ countries to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day
NEW YORK, August 4 ------ A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to boost oil...
Aug 4, 2025


Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' closes with huge Rome mass
ROME, Italy, August 4 ------ Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people, the culmination of a...
Aug 4, 2025


US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers
WASHINGTON, August 4 ------ The US and NATO are working on a novel approach to supply Ukraine with weapons using funds from NATO...
Aug 4, 2025


Ukraine drones set Russian oil depot afire
August 4 ------ MORE than 120 firefighters were trying to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi that was...
Aug 4, 2025


Asian shares fall as US unleashes fresh tariffs, jobs data up next
SYDNEY, August 3 ------ Asian shares fell after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously...
Aug 3, 2025


Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world's first carbon-neutral state
ROME, August 3 ------ Italy agreed to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) field north of Rome, once the source of...
Aug 3, 2025


Oil steadies as concerns about tariff impacts vie with Russian supply threats
August 2 ------ Oil prices were little changed after falling more than 1% in the previous session as traders digested the impact of new,...
Aug 2, 2025


US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North America
WASHINGTON, August 2 ------ The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number of threats throughout...
Aug 2, 2025


Dollar rises while global stock index falls; inflation and tariffs in focus
NEW YORK/LONDON, August 1 ------ The U.S. dollar index rose on Thursday while MSCI's global equities gauge fell as stronger-than-expected...
Aug 1, 2025
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