Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off Japan’s northern coast and triggers tsunami alert
Nuclear power plants in the region were conducting safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.
Day: December 8, 2025
Video: Palestinian teen says he was tortured in settler kidnapping
Palestinian teenager Oweis Hemam says he was kidnapped and tortured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
To attract investment, build institutions, Syria must demonstrate ‘the State is there for everybody’
As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estima…
Steve Gordon bullish on VLCC market and why he is excited about LNG
Shipping has been resilient amid geopolitics, disruptions and tariff threats
Myanmar military air strike on a tea shop kills 18 watching a football match on TV
An air strike last week by Myanmar’s military on a tea shop in the country’s upper-central region of Sagaing killed at least 18 civilians and wounded 20 others, a local villager and Myanmar’s independent online media said Monday.
Homeland Security launches Christmas-themed deportation campaign: ‘You’re going ho ho home’
The post, titled ‘you’re going ho ho home,’ uses holiday decorations to promote the administration’s mass-deportation agenda
India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked compared to other countries?
The cancellation of thousands of flights by IndiGo has brought working conditions under the spotlight.
Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh’s trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits
Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court.
Murals at a housing project in Portugal highlight UN goals and build local pride
Giant murals on the outskirts of Lisbon are grabbing attention and showcasing United Nations sustainable development goals.
The top AP photos from the Middle East in 2025: Conflict, courage, and moments of wonder
The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Uni…