'For Them': US Figure Skating Plane Crash Victims Remembered In China
Two teenage figure skaters who died in the Washington plane crash that killed 67 people were poignantly remembered this week at the Asian Winter Games in China's Harbin.
Pope Francis Hospitalized With Bronchitis
Pope Francis was admitted to hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff.
Financial Strain Forcing Ukrainians To Return Home Despite Risk: Red Cross
Three years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many who fled the conflict are returning home due to financial hardship in their host countries, the Red Cross said Friday.
Alibaba Shares Soar On Reports Of Potential Xi Meeting With Jack Ma
Alibaba shares soared by more than six percent on Friday following reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping was poised to meet with the tech juggernaut's co-founder Jack Ma.
Japan To Release Emergency Rice Reserves To Fight Runaway Inflation
The Japanese government said Friday it will release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, poor harvests and panic buying over a "megaquake" warning nearly doubled prices over a year.
Taiwan's Lai Vows More Investment In US As Chip Tariffs Loom
Taiwan will boost investment in the United States and on its own defenses, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as Taipei seeks to head off US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on its semiconductor chips.
Zelensky At Munich Security Meet As Trump-Putin Talks Spark Alarm
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday with a warning against trusting Russia's Vladimir Putin, as concerns mount in Kyiv and among its European allies that the Ukraine war will be settled over their heads.
Most Asian Stocks Rise As US Tariff Delays Give Breathing Space
Asian markets mostly rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as traders were buoyed by news that US President Donald Trump's latest reciprocal tariffs would not likely be implemented until April, giving time for negotiations.
Argentina Records Lowest Monthly Inflation In 4.5 Years
Argentina recorded a monthly inflation rate of 2.2 percent in January, the lowest in 4.5 years, the INDEC national statistics agency said Thursday, in a boost for budget-slashing President Javier Milei.
Mexico Threatens To Sue Google Over 'Gulf Of America' Name Change
Mexico on Thursday threatened to sue Google over its changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" for Maps users in the United States to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order.
US State Dept Walks Back Purported $400 Mn Tesla Contract
The US State Department backtracked Thursday on a document saying it would award $400 million for electric armored cars by Tesla, whose chief Elon Musk has been aggressively slashing government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump.
Ubisoft Revenue Drops After Game Flops, 'Assassin's Creed' Delays
A run of new-release flops and the delay of the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment sent revenue at French games giant Ubisoft plunging in its third quarter, the company reported Thursday as it continues to weigh its future.
Swedish Video Game Maker Wants Industry To Stop Chasing Money
Swedish-Lebanese filmmaker-turned-game-developer Josef Fares is on a mission to put storytelling first in video games, slamming money-driven designs for stifling creativity.
Japan's Honda And Nissan Scrap Merger Talks
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday they had scrapped merger talks that would have created the world's third-largest automaker by unit sales.
Bezos's Blue Origin Rocket Firm To Cut 10% Of Workforce
Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday.
Trump Unveils 'Reciprocal Tariffs' Plan Targeting Friends And Foes
US President Donald Trump inked plans Thursday for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" that could hit both allies and competitors, in a dramatic escalation of an international trade war that economists warn could fuel inflation at home.
Nestle Sales Beat Forecast After Price Hikes
Swiss food giant Nestle reported better-than-expected annual sales on Thursday, boosting its shares after the maker of Nescafe coffee, KitKat chocolate and Purina dog food hiked prices to offset inflation.
US Denies Trump Peace Push A 'Betrayal' Of Ukraine
Donald Trump's defence chief denied Thursday the US president was betraying Ukraine by opening talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as blindsided European powers insisted they and Kyiv must have a seat at the table.
Hamas Says Committed To Truce As Mediators Push For Israeli Hostage Release
Hamas said Thursday it was committed to honouring a truce with Israel that is facing its worst crisis since it took effect, and added that mediators were pushing for hostages to be released this weekend as planned.
UK Economy Picks Up Ahead Of US Tariff Risks
Britain's economy surprisingly picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.
Western Tour Operators Enter North Korea For First Time Since Pandemic
Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of the pandemic, the companies said, voicing hopes the isolated country may soon reopen a border city to foreign visitors.
US Senate To OK Vaccine Critic Kennedy As Health Secretary
The Republican-controlled US Senate was expected Thursday to approve vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, despite major concerns from both political parties and many in the medical and scientific communities.
Sony Hikes Profit Forecast On Strong Gaming Business
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast to $7.0 billion on Thursday thanks to its strong gaming business.
Musk's DOGE Team Raises Major Cyber Security Concerns
Young engineers deployed across the US government as part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have triggered alarm throughout Washington's security establishment.
Facing Egg Shortage, Americans Bring Chickens Home To Roost
A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home.
South Korea's Yoon Back In Court For Impeachment Hearing
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will get another hearing next week before judges decide on whether to formally remove him from office over his martial law decree, the country's Constitutional Court said Thursday.
AP Reporter Again Barred From Oval Office Over 'Gulf Of America'
An AP reporter Wednesday was barred from attending White House events for the second straight day, as Donald Trump's administration sought to justify its actions against media that refuse to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
China's 2024 Coal Projects Threaten Climate Goals: Report
China last year began construction on projects with the greatest combined coal power capacity since 2015, jeopardising the country's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published Thursday.
Bayern Sink Celtic As Feyenoord Beat Milan In Champions League Play-offs
Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday, while there were also wins for Benfica, Feyenoord and Club Brugge.
Chevron To Cut 15-20% Of Workforce By End Of 2026: Company
Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.