The U.S. military struck four more vessels that were allegedly trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 and leaving one survivor, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Charlie D’Agata has details.
North Korea Conducts Missile Test Ahead of Trump Visit to South
The country has yet to respond to President Trump’s overtures to meet again with Kim Jong-un, its leader.
Sources: The Bot Company, co-founded by ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt to make AI-powered household robots, is set to raise $250M at a $4B+ valuation (Bloomberg)
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Sources: The Bot Company, co-founded by ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt to make AI-powered household robots, is set to raise $250M at a $4B+ valuation — The Bot Company, a startup working on robots that can do chores for people, …
Trump to speak at summit in South Korea ahead of meeting with China’s Xi Jinping
President Trump’s final stop of his Asia tour will be focused on trade with China and the Pacific.
Discounted but not ‘affordable’: NSW policy to build cheaper rental apartments a boon for developers
Developers flock to build ‘affordable’ housing – but are poised to reap benefits while tenants could pay 50% of post-tax income in rentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA small block of units on Clovelly Road built in 2021 was …
What we know about Hurricane Melissa impact in Jamaica
In Jamaica, there are reports of severely damaged buildings and roads completely washed away after Hurricane Melissa slammed ashore as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record. Jason Allen has the latest.
Bill Gates shifts tone on climate, criticizes “doomsday view”
For decades, Bill Gates has warned of climate disaster — but his tone meaningfully shifted as he cautioned against taking a “doomsday view” on the planet’s future.
North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump’s South Korea visit
North Korea launched a series of sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters on Tuesday, state media said, in a show of force coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s trip to South Korea for a regional summit. The tests come as Pyongyang…
South Korea’s Gyeongju Scrambles to Host Trump, Xi and More Leaders at APEC
The authorities have been scrambling to accommodate this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, which is known for tombs, temples and pagodas.
Hurricane Melissa is slowly moving towards Cuba
Heavy rains hit Cuba hours before Category 4 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.