Sex trafficking victims rescued by undercover agents at Comic-Con
Undercover officers had posed as sex buyers at the giant pop culture event in San Diego. Read More
Climate Conversations Podcast: If she wins, could Kamala Harris bring some ‘green’ to the White House?
Ms Kamala Harris has years of green credentials on her resume. But now as she runs for president, will being strong on climate change help or hinder her chances?Read More
Air plants, cacti, herbs and more: How not to kill your plants at home if you’re not an expert
An award-winning horticulturist and air plant artisan say it’s about understanding the signs – yellow or brown leaves; crispy leaf edges; thin, weak stems – and taking the right action.Read…
Badminton: Loh Kean Yew books spot in knockout stages at Paris Olympics, will face China’s world number 6 Li
Loh beat El Salvador’s Uriel Canjura 21-13, 21-16. Read More
UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war
United Nations Security Council countries on Wednesday called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the killings of two militant leaders raised tensions. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 1
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 1, 2024. Read More
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
ISTANBUL – Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of central Istanbul late on Wednesday to protest the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Read More
Moroccan king invites Macron for state visit after Western Sahara position
RABAT – King Mohammed VI invited French President Emmanuel Macron for an official visit, after Paris announced a position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western…
Trump questions whether Harris is ‘Black’ at conference of Black journalists
CHICAGO – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned whether his Democratic rival Kamala Harris is “Black” during a contentious appearance at the country’s largest annual gathering of Black journalists on…
Body of top Hezbollah commander found in Beirut rubble, sources say
Hezbollah said early on July 31 that Fuad Shukr had been in the building struck by Israel but it did not confirm his fate. Read More