Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
President Santiago Pena, who took office last year, has repeatedly said he will remain steadfast to Taiwan, bucking a trend. Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have dwindled as China has gone on a campaign of ...
Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government
TOKYO (AP) — Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who survived as leader after a major election loss by his governing coalition, promised Friday to work closely with the long-ignored ...
Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
The visit came days after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and called for the two countries to formulate unspecified ...
Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas
A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia’s Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government ...
South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into their environmental impacts after ...
Crew mistakes caused the sinking of a New Zealand navy ship off Samoan coast, inquiry finds
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Mistakes by members of the crew caused a New Zealand navy ship to plow into a reef off the ...
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3 dead, over 80,000 displaced as Malaysia prepares for worst floods in a decade
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia prepared on Friday for its worst floods in a decade after heavier-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more ...
California drafts plan to save its iconic and imperiled Joshua trees
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
Lise Maisonneuve, a former chief justice of the Ontario court of justice, is leading consultations across the country in an ...
No 'Taylgate' party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out of luck. The gatherings outside ...
San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament but that the Spartans were focused on the ...
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to perform during Super Bowl pregame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle ...