China’s factory activity contracts for a 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on the economy
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in September, the longest slump since…
In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat
WASHINGTON — Hardly a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed his “Global Governance Initiative,” Beijing made its…
Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by…
Top diplomats of North Korea and China agree to deepen ties and push back at the United States
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The foreign ministers of North Korea and China agreed to deepen bilateral ties…
Thailand’s newPM promises to tackle border conflict and constitutional reforms
Thailand’s new prime minister has told lawmakers that his government will address the country’s economic woes, find solutions…
A wandering wallaby is on the loose in Berlin, police say
BERLIN — A kangaroo — well, a wallaby to be precise — is on the loose in Berlin.…
US renews funding for demining in Cambodia despite foreign aid cuts
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The United States will grant $675,000 for crucial demining programs in Cambodia, the U.S.…
Tapir, toad tadpoles and Trump’s bodyguards: the 2025 Siena awards festival – in pictures | Media
A selection of some of the work on display in Siena for the 11th edition of the Siena…
Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton reminisce about ‘American Gigolo’ at Armani’s last show
MILAN (AP) — The last Giorgio Armani collection signed by the late designer himself and marking the 50th…
Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to deepen ties and resist hegemonism
SEOUL, South Korea — The foreign ministers of North Korea and China agreed to deepen bilateral ties and…
Meet Xin Xin: The last giant panda in Latin America
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a decade of caring for camels, lions, lynxes and lemurs, Joel Frías joined…
UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change
An Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70%…