Earthquakes in Indonesia kill scores; tremor in Spain damages homes

Earthquakes in Indonesia  kill scores; tremor in Spain damages homes

JAKARTA: At least 53 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on...

Taoiseach urged to act over funding of drug to treat rare disease

Taoiseach urged to act over funding of drug to treat rare disease

DUBLIN, Ireland: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been urged to step in and ensure there is full transparency about a recommendation to...

Floods in Japan strand thousands at Narita airport

Floods in Japan strand thousands at Narita airport

OAMISHIROSATO, Japan: Record-breaking rainfall in Japan caused severe flooding around Tokyo on August 14, leaving thousands of travelers...

Attacks nearly halt Hormuz Strait traffic, US threatens more pressure

Attacks nearly halt Hormuz Strait traffic, US threatens more pressure

LONDON/PANAMA CITY: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have almost come to a standstill on August 14 after two more ships...

Nigel Farage wins by-election, but Count Binface takes 27% votes

Nigel Farage wins by-election, but Count Binface takes 27% votes

CLACTON-ON-SEA, U.K.: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the by-election in Clacton on August 14, but the result also exposed weaknesses...

French court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

French court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

PARIS, France: France's Constitutional Council blocked a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15 on August 14, ruling...

Millions across Europe watch a rare total solar eclipse

Millions across Europe watch a rare total solar eclipse

MEDINACELI, Spain: Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland and other parts of Europe on August 12 to watch a rare...

Setback before 2027 election for Meloni as young Italians turn away

Setback before 2027 election for Meloni as young Italians turn away

ROME, Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is losing support among younger voters, according to opinion polls, raising concerns about...

Putin visits disputed Iturup island, Japan protests

Putin visits disputed Iturup island, Japan protests

MOSCOW, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, an island claimed by Japan at the end of the Kuril chain near Hokkaido,...

US July deficit jumps as spending rises, tariff receipts stay weak

US July deficit jumps as spending rises, tariff receipts stay weak

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. federal budget deficit widened to a record $432 billion for the month of July as government spending increased...

North Korea fires ballistic missile, draws protest from South Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile, draws protest from South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday, according...

Heavy rain floods Beijing after typhoon hits China

Heavy rain floods Beijing after typhoon hits China

BEIJING, China: China's strongest typhoon of the year has brought heavy rain and flooding across large parts of the country, including...

Iran jails photojournalist Yalda Moaiery for 15 years

Iran jails photojournalist Yalda Moaiery for 15 years

LONDON, U.K.: Acclaimed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery, who has spent much of her career documenting protests, political dissent...

Vietnam begins work on largest homegrown frigate

Vietnam begins work on largest homegrown frigate

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam has started building what it says will be the country's largest and most advanced domestically produced anti-submarine...

Global expats, entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospects

Global expats, entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospects

by Xinhua writers Liu Yinglun, Zheng Jingxia HONG KONG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- British national Greg Lowden relocated back to Hong Kong...

Petar Musa takes MLS goal lead with game-winner as Dallas beats Austin

Petar Musa takes MLS goal lead with game-winner as Dallas beats Austin

(Photo credit: Daniel Jefferson-Imagn Images) Petar Musa scored his MLS-leading 14th goal in the 73rd minute to lift visiting FC...

'Big, bold, important first step': Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

'Big, bold, important first step': Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between...

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM FREE FINAL

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM FREE FINAL

(260817) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A team member of Spain competes during the Team Free final of the World Aquatics Junior...

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S SOLO FREE

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S SOLO FREE

(260817) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zakhar Trofimov of Russia performs during the Men's Solo Free Final of the World Aquatics...

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S SOLO FREE

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S SOLO FREE

(260817) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Kunyi of China performs during the Women's Solo Free Final of the World Aquatics...

Mark Selby wins snooker China Open

Mark Selby wins snooker China Open

TAIYUAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- England's Mark Selby defeated Thailand's Noppon Saengkham 10-6 to win the 2026 World Snooker Tour China...

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTELVEEN-FIH HOCKEY WORLD CUP-WOMEN-CHINA VS INDIA

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTELVEEN-FIH HOCKEY WORLD CUP-WOMEN-CHINA VS INDIA

(260817) -- AMSTELVEEN, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Liu (C) of China competes during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 women's Pool...

(SP)SWEDEN-MALMO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT EUROPE SMASH 2026-MEN' SINGLES

(SP)SWEDEN-MALMO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT EUROPE SMASH 2026-MEN' SINGLES

(260817) -- MALMO, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- First-placed Felix Lebrun of France poses after the men's singles final match between...

China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist

China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The growing favorability toward China in many parts of the world can be partly understood through...

Taiwan detects one PLA aircraft, nine PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan detects one PLA aircraft, nine PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei [Taiwan], August 17 (ANI): Taiwan detected one sortie of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, nine vessels belonging...

Washington discussing nuclear strike on Iran former congresswoman

Washington discussing nuclear strike on Iran  former congresswoman

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims officials are considering lowering the threshold for using atomic weapons Officials in Washington are...

Rory McIlroy: 'So far away from where I need to be' in return at St. Jude

Rory McIlroy: 'So far away from where I need to be' in return at St. Jude

(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images) Rory McIlroy left the FedEx St. Jude Championship with his place in the next round of...

Union rally again to beat NYCFC for fourth straight win

Union rally again to beat NYCFC for fourth straight win

(Photo credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images) Bruno Damiani scored his second and third goals of the season in the span of seven minutes...

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka alleges BJP planning violence during his Bengal visit

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka alleges BJP planning violence during his Bengal visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 17 (ANI): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka has alleged that the BJP was...

Felix Auger-Aliassime returns with victory at Cincinnati Open

Felix Auger-Aliassime returns with victory at Cincinnati Open

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime shook off any possible rust and overcame the elements...

"Look forward to welcoming you to India": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanks Japanese counterpart for Independence Day wishes

"Look forward to welcoming you to India": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanks Japanese counterpart for Independence Day wishes

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday thanked his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, for...

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-MOSCOW-DIRECT-FLIGHTS

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-MOSCOW-DIRECT-FLIGHTS

(260816) -- DAMASCUS, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Airlines crew members pose for a photo during a ceremony marking the resumption...

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival enhances UAE's international events standing

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival enhances UAE's international events standing

ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla, Vice President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE),...

Jeeno Thitikul wins in Portland as Thai golfers take top 3 spots

Jeeno Thitikul wins in Portland as Thai golfers take top 3 spots

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) Jeeno Thitikul closed with an 8-under-par 64 on Sunday to capture the Standard Portland Classic...

"Sends inappropriate, hostile signal": Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military drills

"Sends inappropriate, hostile signal": Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military drills

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to 'substantially reduce'...

Natural disasters affected over 92,000 people across Afghanistan in 2026, killed 97: UN

Natural disasters affected over 92,000 people across Afghanistan in 2026, killed 97: UN

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Natural disasters have affected more than 92,000 people across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan...

Legacy, Astralis among final six to make playoffs at CS:GO World Cup event

Legacy, Astralis among final six to make playoffs at CS:GO World Cup event

(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Legacy and Astralis were among the final six teams to clinch...

Scottie Scheffler walks away with dominant FedEx St. Jude win

Scottie Scheffler walks away with dominant FedEx St. Jude win

(Photo credit: Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Scottie Scheffler shot 4-under-par 66 and pulled...

The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining...

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favour

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favour

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining...

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MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game
MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

(Photo credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images) Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered...


Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller
Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller

(Photo credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images) Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is set to play his 15th NFL season back in his...


Jake Bauers, Logan Henderson star as Brewers take series with Dodgers
Jake Bauers, Logan Henderson star as Brewers take series with Dodgers

(Photo credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images) Jake Bauers delivered a pair of RBI hits, Logan Henderson went seven strong innings and the...


Seven months after knee injury, Bears activate OT Ozzy Trapilo
Seven months after knee injury, Bears activate OT Ozzy Trapilo

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) The Chicago Bears have taken tackle Ozzy Trapilo off the physically unable to perform...


Report: Browns to sign DE Za'Darius Smith
Report: Browns to sign DE Za'Darius Smith

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) The Browns are expected to sign three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith, Cleveland.com...


Tarik Skubal tries again for first win with Dodgers, this time against Brewers
Tarik Skubal tries again for first win with Dodgers, this time against Brewers

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Tarik Skubal might still be looking for his favorite coffee shop in Los Angeles, but the Dodgers'...


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