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What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as…
Canada’s new leader announces Australian radar purchase while visiting edge of Arctic Circle
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced a radar purchase from Australia…
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem promises help in her first visit to Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged Thursday to help Puerto…
White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia’s war on Ukraine
PARIS — President Donald Trump’ s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part…
Biden expected to visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency, AP sources say
WASHINGTON — The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit…
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
BANGKOK — China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium,…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving
HONG KONG — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after U.S. markets were closed Thursday due…
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Trump picks billionaire for Treasury post
BANGKOK — Shares climbed in Asia on Monday, tracking last week’s gains on Wall Street, and…