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US aid cuts unleash suffering across Myanmar, hitting children hardest

Children are screaming for food, safehouses that sheltered dissidents have shuttered and people must forage for hours in the jungle each day to survive

US govt shutdown grinds into second week, but quiet talks emerging

Each side has dug in, convinced they're on the right side of the shutdown fight, in part because that's what their internal data shows

Asian shares mostly fall after US stocks retreat; gold tops $4,000 an ounce

The Japanese yen fell sharply against the dollar on expectations that Sanae Takaichi, the conservative lawmaker likely to become the next prime minister, will push to keep interest rates low

Trump-backed Van Epps, Democrat Behn win Tennessee special poll primaries

The seat is one of three districts that GOP lawmakers drew as safely red in 2022 by dividing left-leaning Nashville

Former Barca player Jordi Alba to retire after Miami's 2025 playoff run

Alba revealed the news on Tuesday, three days after Inter Miami held a retirement ceremony for Sergio Busquets. Alba was under contract with Inter Miami through 2027.

Tesla launches cheaper versions of 2 EVs in bid to win back market share

The new Model Y, costing just under $40,000 with a stripped-down interior, comes in a brutal year for Tesla as it tries to attract more customers despite an aging lineup, and stiff competition

EU proposes steel protections, sparking concerns for UK manufacturers

The proposal attempts to buttress Europe's traditional steel manufacturers by imposing trade barriers to stem the flooding of Europe's markets with imports diverted by those high American tariffs

Staffing shortages cause US flight delays as govt shutdown enters day 7

Major flight delays a day earlier also were tied to insufficient staffing during the shutdown, which began October 1

Houthis detain nine more UN staff in Yemen amid ongoing crackdown

The detentions bring the number of detained UN workers in Houthi-held territories in Yemen to 53 since 2021, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement late Monday

Canadian PM Carney to meet Trump amid strained ties between longtime allies

Carney's second visit to the White House comes ahead of a review next year of the free trade agreement, which is critical to Canada's economy

China's Premier to visit North Korea in highest-level visit since 2019

Li will lead a government delegation from Thursday to Saturday to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's ruling party

US provided $21.7 bn in military aid to Israel since Gaza war began: Report

While the reports rely on open source material for most of their findings, they offer some of the most comprehensive accountings of US military aid to close ally Israel

UEFA approves Barca, Milan's overseas games but says it's regrettable move

Amid fierce opposition from fan groups across the continent, UEFA consent was a key step for La Liga's plan to stage Villarreal vs. Barcelona in Miami Gardens

Solar, wind power grew faster than electricity demand this year: Report

Solar and wind generation combined grew by more than 400 terawatt hours, which was more than overall global demand increased in the same period

Death toll in Indonesian school collapse hits 61 as more bodies recovered

The structure caved in on September 29 when the students, mostly boys between the ages of 12 and 19, were performing afternoon prayers

CDC stops recommending Covid-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

The government health agency on Monday announced it has adopted recommendations made last month by advisers picked by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Open to health care deal but government must reopen first, says Trump

Democrats are conditioning their support for a short-term funding patch on extending the health subsidies that lessen the cost of plans offered under the Affordable Care Act

Israel, Hamas meet begins in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Many uncertainties remain about the plan presented by US President Donald Trump last week, including the disarmament of the militant group a key Israeli demand and the future governance of Gaza

ICC convicts Darfur militia leader over past atrocities in Sudanese region

AbdAl-Rahman pleaded innocent to all 31 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity when his trial opened in April 2022 and argued he was not the person known as Ali Kushayb

Trump says US got $17 trn in new investments; real number likely lower

Under eight months of Trump, we've already secured commitments of $17 trillion coming in, the president said in a speech last month