Zawahiri killed in US drone strike
KABUL/WASHINGTON — The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a “precision” strike in the center of Kabul, the Afghanistan capital, President Joseph R. Biden said, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
From subway stations to malls, Taiwan prepares air-raid shelters
TAIPEI — Taiwan is preparing its air-raid shelters as rising tension with China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raise new fears about the possibility of a Chinese attack on the democratic island.
The best and worst airlines for flight cancellations
PASSENGERS flying with Virgin Australia and Dutch carrier KLM are suffering some of the biggest disruptions to travel as the understaffed aviation industry struggles to cope with a resurgence in demand, schedules show.
Apple drops mask requirements for most of its corporate workers
APPLE, INC. is dropping its mask mandate for corporate employees at most locations, the Verge reported on Monday, citing an internal memo.
‘You can’t switch off death,’ German crematorium boss warns as energy crisis looms
DACHSENHAUSEN - Germans more often than not choose to be cremated when they die - which would be a problem if Russia turns off the gas.
As Western sanctions...
Biden, Putin strike conciliatory tones as nuclear arms talks start at UN
UNITED NATIONS - US President Joe Biden said on Monday he is ready to pursue a new nuclear arms deal with Russia and called on Moscow to act in good faith...
Polio found in New York wastewater as state urges vaccinations
WASHINGTON - The polio virus was present in wastewater in a New York City suburb a month before health officials there announced a confirmed case of the disease last month, state health officials said on...
Spain mandates temperature highs and lows in buildings to save energy
MADRID - Spanish businesses, restaurants, museums and public transport will be required to adhere to strict temperature requirements under emergency measures the government announced on Monday to save energy.
High summer temperatures and limits on gas...
Myanmar junta extends emergency rule
THE HEAD of Myanmar’s junta on Monday blamed instability for stalling efforts to implement a peace plan agreed with other Southeast Asian countries as he extended emergency rule for another six months.
S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age
SEOUL — South Korean parents and teachers’ groups protested on Monday against a plan to bring forward school enrollment by one year to age five, saying such young kids were intellectually unprepared and the change would increase difficulty in finding childcare.
Macau to reopen city as no COVID cases detected for 9 days
HONG KONG — Macau will reopen public services and entertainment facilities, and allow dining-in at restaurants from Tuesday, authorities said, as the world’s biggest gambling hub seeks a return to normalcy after finding no coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases for nine straight days.
Hot dogs – and cats – get wearable fans to beat Japan’s scorching summer
TOKYO - A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners...