Myanmar’s military government announces elections for December 28
Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility.
Day: August 18, 2025
“Illegal Immigrant”: Team Trump After Indian-Origin Man’s Wrong U-Turn Kills 3 In US
Three people were killed on Florida’s Turnpike on Saturday after a semi-truck made an illegal U-turn, causing a collision. The tragic incident also set off a tornado of racist taunts thrown at the Indian-origin driver.
They Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth.
In Syria, the Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents. A Times investigation reveals the workings of the operation — and how one family fought to reunite.
Who will be at Zelensky’s side for decisive talks with Trump on Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion, ahead of high-stakes talks on Monday with US counterpart Donald Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up Crimea and abandon its NATO ambitions. The comments came h…
He Left a Belarus Prison 132 Pounds Lighter, but Just as Outspoken
The release of Sergei Tikhanovsky and 13 other political prisoners in Belarus was a diplomatic win for the Trump administration.
As Heat Waves Intensify, Paris Plans for Record Temperatures
City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.
What’s the ‘dry storm’ phenomenon making Spain’s wildfires worse?
While human error and drought conditions can play a role in causing wildfires, experts are pointing to the relatively unknown phenomenon of ‘dry storms’ as making Spain’s summer of wildfires worse.
Novo Nordisk shares pop after Wegovy receives U.S. approval for liver disease
The firm was granted U.S. approval for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis in adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.
Trump’s promise of a US manufacturing renaissance leaves experts scratching their heads
Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration official…
Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media
Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think.