The causalities include 13 dead and two missing from the last two days of heavy rainfall, the South Korean government said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
On Lebanon, Macron Told Trump Sanctions Can Play Into Iran’s Hands, Official Says
"He told him that in the case of Lebanon, the fact is that the policy of pressure or abstention from the United States and some Gulf countries could actually play into the hands o ... ( read original story ...)
Arab League says ready to mobilise Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port
Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday he would seek to mobilise Arab efforts to provide support to Lebanon after this week's catastrophic explosion in Beirut destroyed parts of the ... ( read original story ...)
Program Allows Some Alaska Native Vietnam Vets to Get Land
A new push from the federal government will allow Alaska Natives who are veterans of the Vietnam War to apply for 160 acres of federal land in Alaska. ( read original story ...)
Did the U.S. Need to Drop a Second Atomic Bomb on Japan?
Sunday marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, which came days before the end of World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Japan unsuccessful in lifting auto tariffs early in UK trade deal: media
Brexit trade agreement in 2026 despite Japan's push to lift the tariffs earlier, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
India to halt imports of 101 defence items: minister
India will hold off on importing 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost domestic defence production, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India doctors ask for support as 196 die so far
NEW DELHI, India —The Indian Medical Association says 196 doctors have died of COVID-19 so far and, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requested adequate care for physicians and their ... ( read original story ...)
Air India Crash Investigators Focus On a Dangerous Runway and a Pilot’s Actions
As investigators sought the cause of a jetliner accident that killed 18 people, blame began to fall on the pilot and the hilltop runway. ( read original story ...)
China and Taiwan Both Send Military to South China Sea as Tensions Grow
This week, mainland China sent amphibious armored vehicles to the South China Sea as Taiwan deployed troops to reinforce the Pratas Islands. ( read original story ...)