Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as deadly wildfires menace cities
SANTIAGO – Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging.
At least 16 people are...
US launches Phase Two of Gaza Strip peace plan
GAZA STRIP – United States envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war...
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
FLORIDA – Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short...
Another deadly construction crane collapses in Thailand
BANGKOK – Two people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand on Thursday, January 15, a day after a...
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
BANGKOK – At least 32 people have been killed and 66 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in north-eastern...
Venezuela starts releasing some American citizens from prison
CARACAS – Venezuela has started releasing multiple Americans detained across the country, according to a US state department official.
The official did not confirm the...
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
BERN – The Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar on...
Death penalty for former S. Korea president sought
SEOUL - Prosecutors have asked for South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol to be handed a death sentence if he is found guilty...
UK summons Iranian envoy over ‘brutal’ killings
LONDON – The United Kingdom government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to the ongoing "brutal" killings of protesters in the country, the...
Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spain inquiry into sex assault claims
MADRID – Two women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that...