U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
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WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-COVID curbs in China
Consumers in the U.S. could find it hard to find some iPhone models this holiday season, Wall Street analysts say.
The Koreas exchange missile launches as tensions ratchet up even further
The dueling launches come as U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials say Pyongyang is apparently preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in years.
At least 141 dead, many injured after suspension bridge collapses in India
A cable bridge collapsed into a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday evening.
South Korea in shock after 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Concerned relatives raced to hospitals in search of their loved ones Sunday as South Korea grieved the deaths of more than 150 people.
China's Xi Jinping expands powers and promotes allies at party congress
President Xi Jinping, China's most powerful leader in decades, has increased his dominance after he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party.
Xi Jinping's rise leaves Hong Kong mired in fear of blurry "red lines"
There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial."
Stocks extend rally as U.S. companies report solid profits
Corporate earnings are holding up despite recession fears, cheering investors. But some analysts urge caution.
U.K. trying to stop China from recruiting British ex-air force pilots
Defense ministry says it's "clearly a concern," from an intelligence perspective, that China has reportedly paid dozens of ex-military pilots hefty sums.
Stocks come back strong, shrugging off hot inflation reading
Dow swings more than 1,300 points as investors glimpse reasons for hope in September consumer price index.
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Japan ditches COVID restrictions to welcome back foreign tourists
After more than 2 years starved of travelers - and their money - Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won't be back right away.
North Korea ups the ante with first missile test over Japan in years
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
S&P 500 enjoys its biggest gain since July
Stocks start October on a high note after coming off their worst month since COVID-19 crashed financial markets.
Oldest-ever teeth found in fish fossil catch, researchers say
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
North Korea fires missiles on eve of Kamala Harris trip to Seoul
Seoul says the provocations will only deepen North Korea's international isolation while pushing South Korea and the United States to strengthen their deterrence.
Apple will manufacture iPhone 14 in India
Tech giant is shifting some manufacturing from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
Stocks plunge, dragging Wall Street toward another down week
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears as central banks around the world jack up interest rates.
Stocks rise amid expectations of another big rate hike
But "markets have good reason to be braced for headwinds," one analyst said of expectations Fed will hike rates this week.
Strong quake kills 1 in Taiwan, toppling 3-story building and derailing train
A strong earthquake has shaken much of Taiwan, killing one person and injuring nine.
COVID deaths are at lowest point since March 2020, WHO says
At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world has never been in a better position to stop COVID-19.
U.S. stocks rally to close higher after sharp selloff
"A sustained rally is likely to require clear evidence that inflation is on a downward trend," a UBS analyst said.
Pakistan floods damage mysterious ancient ruins as death toll climbs
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro has borne silent witness to countless floods over 5,000 years, but this year is different.
At least 3 killed, 8 missing as huge typhoon slams into South Korea
Typhoon Hinnamnor, one of the most powerful storms to hit the country in years, brought the second deluge South Korea has suffered in as many weeks.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.