US to send controversial depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a new security assistance package worth up to $175 million for Ukraine, including depleted uranium ammunition for Abrams tanks, the first time the...
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds abortion rights nationwide, paving way for federal access
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a federal law criminalizing abortion, reaffirming an earlier ruling that criminal penalties for abortion were unconstitutional and allowing the federal healthcare system to provide services.
Mexico's highest court, which...
Summer 2023 was hottest on record, scientists say
AMSTERDAM - The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record, according to data from the European Union Climate Change Service released on Wednesday.
The three-month period from June through August surpassed previous records by...
China’s economic gloom hangs over Japan’s long-awaited recovery
TOKYO - Policymakers in Tokyo believe China's deepening economic woes could hit Japan's fragile recovery, especially if Beijing fails to shore up demand with meaningful stimulus, potentially delaying an exit from ultra-loose...
Moderna, Pfizer say updated COVID shots generate strong response vs newer variant
Moderna and rival Pfizer on Wednesday said their updated COVID-19 vaccines generated strong responses in testing against the highly mutated BA.2.86 subvariant of the coronavirus that has raised fears of a resurgence...
Is India changing its name to Bharat? G20 invite controversy explained
NEW DELHI - Invites sent by Indian President Droupadi Murmu calling herself "President of Bharat" for a dinner on the sidelines of the G20 summit have stirred speculation that...
China warns against ‘new Cold War’
JAKARTA — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday it is important to avoid a “new Cold War” when dealing with conflicts between countries...
Japan to strengthen maritime, other ties with SE Asia — Kishida
JAPAN will strengthen its support and cooperation with Southeast (SE) Asian nations in six areas including transportation infrastructure and maritime patrols, Prime Minister Fumio...
Venice to start charging visitors entry fee next year
VENICE, Italy — Venice plans to experiment with an admission fee of 5 euros($5.35) for day trippers next year to try to manage the...
World is losing the race to meet climate goals, COP28 summit president says
NAIROBI — The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals, the president of the upcoming COP28 summit said on Tuesday,...
Singapore to expand ocean CO2 removal project as scientists call for more research
SINGAPORE - Singapore is planning to expand a pilot project that boosts the ocean's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions, using one of several emerging technologies that supporters hope can play a...
Georgia can resume ban on hormone treatment for transgender youth, judge says
A US judge on Tuesday allowed the state of Georgia to resume enforcing a new Republican-backed ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender people under age 18, after a federal appeals court allowed a similar law in...