Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday, as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift. Their meeting was part of efforts by Islamabad and Tehran to mend ties which had been briefly strained in January when each carried …...Read More
Pakistani, Iranian leaders seek to increase trade, ease diplomatic tensions
European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine
European Union countries, including the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden, are hesitant to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems. The Netherlands is exploring options to support Ukraine financially and is considering depleting its stock of Patriot systems. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said existing capabilities across the alliance could be made …...Read More
Hong Kong implements ban on Styrofoam products and single-use plastic
New legislation in Hong Kong has banned Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery. Under the new law, single-use cutlery like forks, spoons, straws and plates cannot be sold or distributed to dine-in or takeaway customers. The goal of the regulation is to reduce plastic pollution at its source, according to …...Read More
As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals
Amy Chadwick spent years scrimping and saving as a single mother of two to buy a house in the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. But after a devastating fire leveled Lahaina in August and reduced Chadwick's home to white dust, the cheapest rental she and her …...Read More
Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues 27 migrants adrift off Cuba coast
A Carnival cruise ship rescued 27 Cuban nationals found adrift and signalling for help roughly 20 miles west of Cuba this weekend. The small wooden boat was in visibly poor condition, fitted with a makeshift sail and crowded with passengers, video shared with Fox 13 shows. The cruise ship's bridge …...Read More
Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report
A female University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk and demanded her phone as she walked to class on Wednesday. The 21-year-old student named Madi told WGN that she was walking her usual route home from class on South University Avenue when …...Read More
Marine killed in training accident near Camp Lejeune , less than 2 weeks after promotion, identified
The identity of the North Carolina-based Marine who was killed in a training accident near Camp Lejeune, just days after his promotion to sergeant, has been released by military officials. According to a press release from Camp Lejeune officials, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, 23, was killed during a training accident on …...Read More
Cowboys' Dak Prescott has no 'fear' about future as he enters final year of contract
Dak Prescott’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is up in the air beyond the 2024 season as he enters the last season on his contract with the team. Prescott earned MVP votes last season after leading the NFL with 36 touchdown passes to go along with 4,516 passing yards. He’s …...Read More
Judge rules against NYAG Letitia James, says Trump's $175M judgment bond will stand
Former President Trump’s $175 million bond judgment stemming from his non-jury civil trial will stand, a New York judge ruled Monday after New York Attorney General Letitia James attempted to invalidate it. Lawyers for James on Monday argued that the court should void Trump’s slashed judgment of $175 million in …...Read More
Michael Douglas, 79, says it was 'rough' being mistaken for his kid's grandparent at college Parents Day
Approaching his 80th birthday this fall, actor Michael Douglas is feeling the limitations and experiencing the stereotypes of his age. Douglas, who only recently became an "empty nester," says being an older father to son Dylan, 23, and daughter Carys, 21, whom he shares with Catherine Zeta-Jones, has had its …...Read More
