admin US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular…
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and…
Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine, targeting nine cities with missiles and drones. The assault began Wednesday night…
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack is reported in the Strait of…
What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region.…
People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal. Authorities in both…
For everything from troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint
Saint Fanourios, the Orthodox Christian patron saint of lost things, is honored each August 27 with prayers and traditional orange-flavored…
Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications…
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
Canadian military spending is surging, with companies expanding into defense contracting. Wuxly, known for luxury parkas, is now making high-tech…
After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially said he expected the war to…