US flight delays, cancellations accelerate as air traffic controller shortages surge during shutdown
WASHINGTON — Airlines canceled more than 2,200 US flights on Sunday and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air travel will fall to a "trickle" in the...
Turkey seeks safe passage for 200 civilians trapped in Gaza tunnels, official says
ISTANBUL — Turkey is working to ensure the safe passage of some 200 civilians trapped in tunnels in Gaza, after having facilitated the return...
BBC boss and head of news quit after criticism of Trump documentary edit
LONDON — The BBC's boss and its head of news quit on Sunday following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the...
Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights
WASHINGTON — Major air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday as the government shutdown caused mounting travel woes and raised...
China’s factory-gate deflation eases in Oct. as consumer prices rise
BEIJING — China’s producer price deflation eased in October and consumer prices returned to positive territory, data showed on Sunday, as the government steps...
Taiwan is not alone, vice-president says after breakthrough Europe trip
TAIPEI — Taiwan is not alone and has more and more friends around the world and will continue to show the world its resolve,...
New Zealand authorities send extra fire planes to battle 1,100-hectare wildfire
WELLINGTON — New Zealand authorities said on Sunday that extra aircraft were being sent to fight an out-of-control wildfire that has burnt through around...
McDonald’s, Chili’s win on value as fast-casual chains lose younger diners
AS US CONSUMERS tighten their wallets, budget-friendly restaurant chains such as McDonald’s, Chili’s and Domino’s are emerging as winners, drawing more diners who are...
Indonesia discussing plan for merger of Grab and GoTo, official says
JAKARTA — Indonesia is discussing a possible merger or acquisition between ride-hailing and food delivery firm Grab and its rival GoTo, the presidential spokesperson...
Migrant vessel sinks off Malaysia-Thailand border, hundreds missing
KUALA LUMPUR — Hundreds were missing on Sunday after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered,...
Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as US seeks to counter China, Russia influence
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the US seeks to...
Traffic to resume at Sweden’s second-biggest airport after drone scare
GOTHENBURG — A drone incident that prompted a sabotage investigation and halted traffic at Sweden's second-largest airport ended on Thursday night with flights preparing...
