Elon Musk to visit Macau in April on a fact-finding mission, sources say

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly planning a discreet visit to Macau in late April. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is said to be “checking in on American

The European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisis

The European Union last night urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change

The European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisis

The European Union today (Wednesday) urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease

Trump says he’ll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though US does so itself

President Donald Trump said yesterday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion

Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the U.S. outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion, including $386 million in

Pope leaves hospital after surviving life-threatening bout of pneumonia

A weak and frail Pope Francis left the hospital yesterday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, giving a thumbs up to an adoring crowd and taking

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium yesterday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa

EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US

The European Union yesterday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment in Europe rather

From France comes a call for Trump’s America to return Lady Liberty – t won’t happen

Hey, America: Give the  So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

A group of House Republicans during the weekend put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some  Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va.,

Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament

Belgian federal prosecutors said today (Thursday) they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. [UPDATED]

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize

An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a prestigious Israeli award in the arts

Canada’s next prime minister has managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now

Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis before and now will try to steer Canada through  Former central banker 

Two days of clashes and revenge killings in leave more than 1,000 people dead

The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more

At the Voice of America, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision

As it has with other government agencies, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision at the Voice of America. As it does so,

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death

Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist. The couple’s

Fire incident in Macau’s Toi San leaves five injured, including young children

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said that it is currently assisting families affected by the blaze in the Jardim Cidade building in Toi San on Wednesday. The

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for kissing BTS member without consent

South Korean police said Friday they are summoning a Japanese woman for questioning over allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, without consent during a free hug event

Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war

China’s President Xi Jinping had a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin yesterday and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending

Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions

Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said yesterday. Vatican spokesman

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