REHOBOTH BEACH, United States -- US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed disappointment that Chinese leader Xi Jinping would not attend the G20 summit in India this week, as Washington seeks to repair relations with Beijing. Asked about Xi reportedly not planning to join the gathering in New...
People wearing raincoats ride a motorcycle in Yilan as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in eastern Taiwan on September 3, 2023. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) TAITUNG, Taiwan -- Taiwan woke up Monday to toppled trees, floods, and persistent rainfall after Typhoon Haikui made landfall on the island and...
This handout photo taken and released by Vatican Media on September 3, 2023 shows Pope Francis being driven past a Chinese flag during his arrival for Holy Mass at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar. (Photo by Simone Risoluti / VATICAN MEDIA / AFP) ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Pope Francis on Sunday told...
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (AFP photo) WASHINGTON, United States -- Holding talks with Beijing officials is not a sign of weakness by Washington, the US commerce secretary said Sunday, adding that not talking can lead to greater tensions and misunderstanding. "It's in the US interest. It's...
MONTREAL, Canada -- Two people were killed and six others wounded late Saturday in a shooting in the parking lot of a reception venue in Ottawa, authorities said. Two weddings were taking place at the venue when gunfire erupted outside, sending shocked guests scrambling for safety. "It was chaos,...
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (AFP photo) KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced the departure of defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for "new approaches" a year and a half into Russia's invasion. The announcement came hours after Ukraine fought...
It’s growing pains for now for the young Team USA following its 110-104 defeat at the hands of Lithuania in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) American head coach Steve Kerr was the...
Italy dominated Puerto Rico, 73-57, to end a 25-year absence in the Top 8 in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 3. Simone Fontecchio celebrates afte Italy punches its first quarterfinals seat in 25 years (FIBA) The Azzurri rode on a blistering...
Team Montenegro is not only leaving the Philippines on a winning note, but also grateful to the tournament co-host nation for its hospitality during its eventful stay for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA star Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) From Gilas Pilipinas to Team USA, the...
TOPSHOT - People watch huge waves in Yilan as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in eastern Taiwan on September 3, 2023. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) TAITUNG, Taiwan -- Typhoon Haikui made landfall in eastern Taiwan Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, whipping up winds and plunging thousands of...
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine said Sunday that it had destroyed 22 Russian drones on the southern Odesa region, as Moscow said it hit the Danube port of Reni, on the border with NATO member Romania. Russia has been targeting Ukrainian port infrastructure in the Odesa region for weeks, after exiting a...
TEHRAN, Iran -- Two female Iranian journalists will spend around a month behind bars as part of a three-year partly suspended prison sentence for "conspiracy" and "collusion", local media reported on Sunday. Under the sentence, Negin Bagheri and Elnaz Mohammadi will serve one-fortieth of the term,...
