Philippine surfing paradise wiped out by typhoon
GENERAL LUNA, Philippine: Resort and bar owners on a Philippine island popular with surfers and tourists were expecting a bumper Christmas holiday after Covid-19...
Webb telescope launch again pushed back
WASHINGTON: The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, which astronomers hope will herald a new era of discovery, was again pushed back Tuesday...
14 dead, 70,000 displaced in Malaysian floods
The Malaysian military used boats Tuesday to distribute food to desperate people trapped in their homes after massive floods, as the death toll rose...
Biden introduces new first pup, ‘Commander’
WASHINGTON - A welcome, furry distraction from political morass and flagging approval ratings has arrived at the White House, with Joe Biden introducing the...
Troops race to deliver aid to Philippine typhoon survivors
LOBOC, Philippines: Troops raced Tuesday to deliver food and water to typhoon-ravaged islands of the Philippines as charities appealed for aid to help hundreds...
Myanmar junta used helicopters in raid on anti-coup fighters
Myanmar junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles...
Hong Kong leader hails ‘patriots only’ vote despite record low turnout
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader on Monday hailed the outcome of a "patriots only" legislature election that saw a record low voter turnout and...
‘Spider-Man’ ignites box office with historic opening
"Spider-Man: No Way Home" racked up a head-spinning $253 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend, setting a pandemic record and...
Latest shutdown casts doubt on NHL’s Beijing Olympic participation
LOS ANGELES - The National Hockey League on Sunday suspended all games involving cross border travel between Canada and the United States, putting in...
Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, people warned to stay away
JAKARTA: Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Java island erupted early on Sunday spewing a 2km-high ash column, prompting authorities to warn people to stay away...
