Indonesia’s defence minister vows to be leader for all as polls suggest election win
The Indonesian defence minister, Prabowo Subianto, a former general dogged by allegations of human rights abuses, has promised to be a leader for all...
U.S. Business Insiders Find China’s Tourism Market More Attractive Due to Wider Opening-up
U.S. business insiders who attended a five-day travel industry event here have seen greater opportunities from China’s tourism market in the near future as...
U.S.-Sponsored Trial of New Drug Regimen to Treat Tuberculous Meningitis Starts
A trial of a new drug regimen to treat tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has started enrolling adults and adolescents in several countries where tuberculosis is...
Suspect Who Killed Parents, Four Others Arrested in U.S. State Texas
A suspect was arrested and charged with capital murder of his parents and four other people in the U.S. state of Texas, authorities said...
Supreme Court Signals It Will Uphold a Tax on Foreign Income and Leave a Wealth Tax for Another Day
The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed inclined to uphold a tax on foreign income while leaving questions about a broader, never-enacted tax on wealth for another day. On...
Israel and US Show Sharp Divisions Over Mounting Casualties and Future of War Against Hamas
Israel and the United States on Tuesday showed their sharpest public disagreement yet over the conduct and future of the war against Hamas as...
China-U.S. Climate Change Talks in California Produce Positive Results
The talks between China’s special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart John Kerry have concluded successfully in California, the Ministry...
U.S. Dollar Stays Nearly Flat as Investors Await Fresh Catalysts
The U.S. dollar ended nearly flat in late trading on Wednesday, as investors await fresh catalysts to place their bets on the next Federal...
Iran Denies Involvement in Attack on U.S. Forces in Syria, Iraq
The Iranian envoy to the United Nations (UN) said that Iran “has never been involved in any attack or action against U.S. forces in...
Vaping Among High School Students Dropped This Year, Report Finds
Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported Thursday. In a survey, 10% of high school students said they had used electronic cigarettes in the...