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U.S. government shutdown forces Yokosuka fireworks event to be canceled
The impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown that began this week has reverberated across the Pacific, forcing Yokosuka, a city near Tokyo that hosts the U.S. 7th…
Federal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
Shutdowns of the federal government usually don't leave much economic damage. But the one that started Wednesday looks riskier, not least because President Donald Trump is threatening to…
OpenAI now worth $500 billion, possibly making it the world's most valuable startup
OpenAI could now be the world's most valuable startup, ahead of Elon Musk's SpaceX and TikTok's parent company ByteDance, after a secondary stock sale designed to retain employees…
Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with cartels after strikes in Caribbean
US President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict”, according to a Trump administration memo, …
London is a long way from Cleveland to play a home game, Browns co-owner says
Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam says it's a bit of a burden to play a game in London. The NFL is staging a record-high seven games abroad this…
Pumas make sweeping changes for Rugby Championship decider against South Africa
Argentina is entrusting the wheel to rookie flyhalf Gerónimo Prisciantelli against South Africa in the Rugby Championship decider at Twickenham on Saturday. The Springboks can clinch back-to-back Rugby…
Formula One declares first official 'heat hazard' at Singapore GP
This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix was on Thursday declared an official Formula One "Heat Hazard" -- the first time a new rule to help drivers stay cool has…
Gauff and Anisimova set up all-American semifinal at China Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff reached the semifinals of the China Open for the third straight year after beating hard-hitting Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. The second-seeded American…
Injured Mitoma out of Japan squad to face Brazil
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's squad Thursday because of injury for home friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil but Takefusa Kubo was called up despite…
FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday soccer "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict. The sport's world governing…
2,350 lithium-ion battery accidents reported in Japan over 5 years
The Japanese government on Thursday warned of risks posed by lithium-ion batteries and urged consumers to dispose of them properly, after reporting about 2,350 accidents, including fires, over…
How China’s entrepreneurs are blazing a trail of economic transformation
For over a decade, commentators have warned of China’s looming economic decline. Today, the challenges are real: US-China trade frictions, weak household consumption, an overstretched property sector and a shrinking …
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted. The…
Musk joins 'cancel Netflix' campaign
Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, accusing the streaming platform of promoting what he describes as transgender propaganda. In…
Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia
Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S.…
Trump says U.S. is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a Trump administration…
Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity
Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich. In…
Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000
An online fundraiser for family members of the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000 as of Thursday in…
France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
France's detention of a tanker suspected of operating for Russia's "shadow fleet" is part of a new European strategy to block revenue funding Moscow's war effort in Ukraine,…
U.S. sends $230 million to Lebanon as it moves to disarm Hezbollah, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approved $230 million for Lebanon's security forces this week as they push to disarm the once powerful armed group Hezbollah, sources in Washington…
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal money
The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent…
Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has asked other EU leaders to guarantee they will share the risks if frozen Russian assets held in his country are used…
Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show
U.S. authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year's Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline…
Rallies against Israel interception of Gaza flotilla sweep Europe
Protesters across Europe Thursday railed at Israel's interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions from European governments in response. The Global Sumud…
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposal
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials said Thursday, as Hamas was still considering its response to U.S. President Donald…