EXPLAINER From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran and its nuclear programme for years. Israel’s leaders have signalled that they are weighing their options on how to respond to Iran’s attack early Sunday morning, when Tehran targeted its archenemy with more than 300 missiles and drones. Iran’s attack, which followed an … Read more
The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore earlier this week has led to the suspension of vessel traffic at the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest harbours in the United States, until further notice. On Wednesday, it was reported that Maryland would receive initial funding of $60m from the federal government as state … Read more
It is an image that could belong to a film that is part horror, part sci-fi: US President Joe Biden standing against a murky background, bright-red laser beams emanating from his eyes, his United States flag brooch shining prominently against his lapel. Yet, it was no meme page or troll account posting that image: It … Read more
In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. FILE – Members of Los Angeles Lung Kong Lion Dance Club perform at the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 45th annual event in Los Angeles, Feb. 18, 2023. On Feb. 10, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Dragon with … Read more
About 3,000 Maori leaders and representatives will travel from all over New Zealand for a national meeting, or hui. The hui on Saturday will be held in the Marae, or traditional meeting grounds, of Maori Kiingi Tuheitia in Ngaruawahia, south of Auckland. The rare meeting has been called by the ceremonial Maori king movement, the … Read more
American officials claim modest success for Blinken’s latest diplomatic efforts. FILE – President Joe Biden is greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport, on Oct. 18, 2023, in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu mostly keeps saying no. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Washington: President Joe Biden’s administration keeps pressing Israel to reengage … Read more
Colorado’s March 5 presidential primaries — the state’s first formal foray into the 2024 election — are firming up, and the competition isn’t as simple as incumbent-versus-challenger. As it stood Friday, voters who mark Democratic ballots will have their pick of eight candidates and a no-preference option. The Republican ballot will have at least six … Read more
