More than 1,000 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
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White House construction cited in Trump helicopter close call with airliner
Construction work at the White House was a factor in the US presidential helicopter passing too close to a passenger plane in the skies over Washington earlier this month, investigators said Thursday. The close pass happened on August 4 after President Donald Trump took off on Marine One from a temporary site on the Ellipse, outside the grounds of the White House, during the construction of a perm...
Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
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A Chinese cook in the Middle East serves up a very different anti-war film
This summer, Chinese anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has dominated the mainland box office. The film implicitly answers the question: what happens when a story about international conflict is told, not through the sights of an assault rifle, but through a gentler lens? It offers a fundamental restructuring of cinematic narrative paradigms, one that challenges decades of Hollywood...
Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.
Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.
FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for dominant XFG variant
Decision allows manufacturers to begin shipping doses, but confusion remains about insurance coverageThe US Food and Drug Administration approved updated Covid-19 vaccines on Thursday, allowing manufacturers to begin shipping doses to pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the country.The FDA approved Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi and Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated Covid vaccines, the companies said on Thur...
Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.
OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defences
More than 100 organisations, including OpenAI and Anthropic, called Thursday for governments and technology companies to strengthen cyber defences against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks. The open letter warned that these could become far more widespread in the coming months as artificial intelligence models grow more capable.
Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up Hong Kong. Here’s what to see
A more international and upgraded lantern show is set to light up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month, as part of the city’s efforts to entice locals and tourists alike. The International Lantern Spectacular, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held at the Causeway Bay park between September 17 and 27, complementing other festive activities such as the...
Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost lunchtime business
A cinema in northwestern China has gained attention on social media for its unique noon nap service, offering adjustable seats for workers to relax during their lunch breaks. This popular initiative at Lumiai Cinema in Xian, Shaanxi province, has been operational since April last year, according to Jimu News. Priced at 39.9 yuan (US$6) for a single membership and 59.9 yuan for a double pass, the m...
The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants
US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. Here’s what the latest US immigration crackdown means for people planning to study, work or settle in America. Why did the US cancel immigrant visa interviews? US embassies and consulates around the world have postponed immigrant visa interviews so that o...
Spotting Alzheimer’s Early: Proactive Care Prevent Up to 40% of Dementia Cases
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As populations age and social stressors increase worldwide, cognitive health has become a pressing public-health concern — especially for older adults. 75% of people living with dementia globally receive no formal diagnosis at all1; the minority who do are then faced with an obstacle course of health system access barriers...
New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra
After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.
ASEAN Film Festival promotes cinematic diversity and fosters cultural exchange
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) officially opened on August 20 at an event attended by government officials, Consuls-General, cultural partners, and filmmakers from across the region. Running until September 27, this year’s festival serves as a vibrant crossroads where stories from Southeast Asia and beyond converge to bridg...
AI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: experts
Deploying artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s 1823 complaint platform will reduce public frustration and strengthen governance, but authorities must also guard against privacy leaks, lawmakers and an expert have said. They described the AI measures announced on Thursday as a step in the right direction, saying the technology could reduce residents’ waiting times and help direct cases to the app...
US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
Australia news live: Greens say Labor immigration policy has ‘no principle’; gambling company calls PM’s ad reforms a ‘missed opportunity’
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens say Australia needs to ‘step up and really commit’ to aiding rebuilding in NepalDavid Shoebridge, the Greens’ spokesperson on foreign affairs, told RN Breakfast earlier the Australian commitment of $5m for affected communities in Nepal “won’t come close to touching the sides” of the calamity.I think Australia...
Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as tax fears weigh on demand
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand homes slipped to 321.5 in July from 323 in June, Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) data showed on Thursday. It was the first decline in 16 months, following a drop in April last year. Prices were flat that May, then climbed steadily for ...
Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as mainland Chinese tax fears weigh on demand
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand homes slipped to 321.5 in July from 323 in June, Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) data showed on Thursday. It was the first decline in 16 months – since April last year. Prices were flat in May last year before climbing steadily for 13 ...
US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor election
Okinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed its security agenda and the heavy US military presence on its islands. A victory by Genta Koja, the Liberal Democratic Party-backed candidate, would likely help smooth ties between Okinawa and Tokyo and weaken resistance against the planned re...
Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues
The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.
One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’
Son of former ABC chair will contest seat of Cessnock in March state election and says ‘my wife’s Japanese’ so he doesn’t believe party is racistFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has named investment banker Mike Newman as its New South Wales leader and first lower house candidate ahead of the March 2027 state...
Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet
Three employees of Stars and Stripes, a government-funded news service, allege they were fired after reporting on USS Abraham LincolnThree journalists who were fired by the Pentagon from a US government-funded news outlet sued the Department of Defense in federal court on Thursday, arguing their dismissals were illegal and violated their first amendment rights to free speech.The three journalists ...
Republicans, cattle ranchers angry at Trump for beef import tariff suspension
President Trump visited Texas on Thursday amid criticism of his plans to lower beef prices by importing more beef from overseas. Ed O'Keefe reports.
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.