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China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
BEIJING, May 24 — The chaos in the aftermath of China’s worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials […]
Two trapped people alive after Philippines building collapse, rescue continues
MANILA, May 24 — Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers today, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. “They […]
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, dispute over strait reopening
WASHINGTON, May 24 — A “largely negotiated” memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said yesterday, although the Iranian […]
Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
WASHINGTON, May 24 — A gunman opened fire near the White House yesterday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was […]
China rescuers search for two men still missing after mine blast kills 82
QINYUAN, May 24 — Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation today to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed […]
Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president
BEIJING, May 23 — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a US leader that could roil US […]
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Doubts grow whether Trump can translate tactical military successes into geopolitical win Iran’s leverage over strait, unchecked nuclear ambitions undercut Trump’s war narrative Pressure on Trump grows as war objectives […]
Beijing launches crackdown on illegal mining following deadly coal mine explosion
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities following a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, state media reported today. […]
China vows to ‘severely’ punish those responsible for coal mine blast that killed at least 90
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has launched an “uncompromising” investigation into a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, vowing to punish those found responsible, state media […]
Rubio invites India’s PM Modi to White House, says US ambassador
NEW DELHI, May 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the “near future”, US ambassador to India […]