Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills
Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.
Tokyo Metro shares soar in Japan’s biggest IPO in 6 years
Japanese subway operator’s shares soar as much as 47 percent in biggest listing since 2018.
Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff
Former New York mayor was one of many associates of Donald Trump who made false claims over 2020 election.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971
As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.
McDonald’s linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US
At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders, health officials say.
US official hails Panama decree to strip sanctioned ships of registration
Stricter registration policies by the world’s largest ship registry come amid a push to crack down on oil smuggling.
Suspected Venezuelan gang members arrested fleeing New York state police
The two men are believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid scandal over draft exemptions
Andriy Kostin steps down after corruption scheme involving false disability diagnoses for draft exemptions is uncovered.
US charges Iranian official in alleged plot to kill activist in New York
US Justice Department says IRGC’s Ruhollah Bazghandi led murder-for-hire scheme to kill dissident Masih Alinejad.
Will the US pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza?
Dozens of US House Democrats urge US President Joe Biden to push Israel for independent media access to Gaza.