Biden In Dark Over Defense Chief's Cancer For Month
President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense secretary's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday, as details of Lloyd Austin's deeply unusual disappearance raised questions about leadership of the world's top military.
Harvest Lost As War Expands In Famine-Threatened Sudan
Since Sudan's war spread to Al-Jazira state south of Khartoum, farmers have watched their livelihoods wither away after fighting between paramilitary forces battling the army wreaked havoc on once-bountiful lands.
Ecuador Under State Of Emergency, Curfew After Narco Boss Escapes
Ecuador declared a state of emergency Monday after a dangerous narco boss escaped from maximum security detention and unrest broke out at several prisons in the violence-plagued country.
Bottled Water Contains Hundreds Of Thousands Of Plastic Bits: Study
Bottled water is up to a hundred times worse than previously thought when it comes to the number of tiny plastic bits it contains, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences said Monday.
Migrants Resume Caravan March In Mexico, Say Misled By Officials
A caravan in Mexico of at least 1,000 migrants resumed its march northward towards the US border on Monday, accusing Mexican authorities of failing to fulfill their promise of granting humanitarian visas.
Bhutan Votes As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness'
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
China's Top Diplomat Says Ties With US 'Stabilised' Last Year
China's foreign minister said Tuesday that relations with the United States "stabilised" last year, as the two powers seek to put ties on a surer footing in 2024.
Top US Diplomat To Meet Israeli PM As Fears Of Escalation Rise
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was set to meet Israeli leaders Tuesday as part of efforts to contain the war in Gaza, a day after strikes in Syria and Lebanon killed high-profile members of Hamas and its ally Hezbollah.
Taiwan Issues Alert Over China Satellite As Poll Ramps Up Security Fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries.
South Korea Parliament Passes Bill Banning Dog Meat Trade
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.
Golf Legend Tiger Woods Says Nike Partnership Ending
Tiger Woods said Monday he was ending his longstanding partnership with Nike, drawing a line under a lucrative near three-decade relationship with the iconic sporting goods brand that helped transform him into golf's first billionaire.
United Airlines Says Inspections Found Loose Bolts On Its 737 MAX Planes
United Airlines said Monday it has discovered loose bolts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes in its fleet during preliminary inspections following an Alaska Airlines mid-flight incident.
Djokovic Must Defy Wrist Injury, Alcaraz Threat At Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favourite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat.
German Football Legend Franz Beckenbauer Has Died Aged 78
Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.
'Job Done' As Man Utd Avoid FA Cup Upset At Wigan
Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag by ensuring there was no FA Cup third round shock in a 2-0 win at League One Wigan on Monday.
IPhone Survives 16,000-foot Fall From Alaska Airlines Flight
Now that's what you call airplane mode -- an iPhone that plummeted 16,000 feet (5,000 meters) from an Alaska Airlines flight landed without a single crack in the screen and even a battery still half-charged.
CES Gadget Fest A Showcase For AI-infused Lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
At CES, Tech Knows If You're Sick And Rocks Babies
CES, the annual high tech gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas, again delivers its wave of new inventions and cutting edge technology with artificial intelligence this year's unavoidable buzzword.
Golden Globes Ratings Recover Even As 'Horrid' Host Bombs
The Golden Globes bounced back from years of scandal and dwindling audiences to draw 9.4 million viewers, preliminary figures showed Monday, even as the gala's flailing host was savaged by critics.
Disney Debuts Deaf Native Superhero As 'Woke' Debate Swirls
Can a deaf, Native American superhero with a prosthetic leg reinvigorate Disney's Marvel franchise, just weeks after its CEO appeared to criticize his filmmakers for prioritizing messaging over storytelling?
Macron Expected To Name New PM To Reboot Presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was expected to name a new prime minister in a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle to reboot the final three years of his presidency.
Blinken Discusses Israel Normalisation In Tented Saudi Talks
US top diplomat Antony Blinken said there was "clear interest" in pursuing relations with Israel after talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, the latest stop in a tour to calm a region inflamed by the Israel-Hamas war.
Al Jazeera Says Two Gaza Journalists Killed In Israeli Strike
Al Jazeera said Sunday two of its Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip were killed in an Israeli strike on their car, in what the Qatar-based media network claimed was a "targeted killing".
'Suicidal' Breivik Sues Norwegian State Over Isolation
Anders Behring Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 and is now "suicidal" according to his lawyer, appears in court Monday in his lawsuit against Norway over his prison conditions.
China Says Foreign Consulting Agency Head Spied For Britain
China's spy agency said Monday the head of a foreign consultancy had been found to be spying for Britain's MI6 intelligence service.
Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh Democracy Icon-Turned-Iron Lady
Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule, but her time in power has seen the mass arrest of her political opponents and human rights sanctions against her security forces.
Still Standing: Unique Houses Survive Quake In Japan Village
The New Year's Day earthquake demolished wooden buildings all across Japan's Noto Peninsula but thanks to decades-old smart architecture, one small fishing village stood strong.
Elderly Woman Pulled From Rubble Five Days After Japan Quake
A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under rubble caused by a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescued against the odds, but snow and storms were further complicating relief efforts on Sunday.
Jordan King Presses Blinken On Gaza Ceasefire, Aid
Jordan's king urged the top United States diplomat on Sunday to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an end to the humanitarian crisis brought by three months of war, the royal palace said.
EU Race To Replace Council President Michel
European Council president Charles Michel announced Sunday that he will step down early, setting off a race against time for EU leaders to find a successor for the key position.
