Mars has a layer of molten rock inside

Seismic waves generated by a meteorite impact on the other side of Mars from where Nasa’s InSight lander sits have provided new clues about the Red Planet’s deep interior, prompting scientists to reappraise the anatomy of Earth’s planetary neighbour.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria

Two US fighter jets struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria yesterday in retaliation for attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia as concerns grew that the Israel-Hamas conflict may spread in the Middle East.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM

‘In-depth’ dialogue can steady ties

The US and China have disagreements and need “in-depth” and “comprehensive” dialogue to reduce misunderstandings and stabilize ties, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said on Thursday, kicking off a long-anticipated visit to Washington.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US new home sales soar

Sales of new US homes picked up more than anticipated in September, government data showed Wednesday, with the tight supply of real estate pushing more buyers into the market for new properties.
26 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US police launch huge manhunt for shooter who killed at least 22

A massive manhunt was under way Thursday for a gunman who a local official said killed at least 22 people and wounded dozens more in mass shootings in the US state of Maine, the deadliest such incident this year
26 October 2023, 05:46 AM

At least 22 dead in Maine shootings, gunman at large

At least 22 people were killed and "many, many more" were injured in shootings in the city of Lewiston, Maine Wednesday evening, local officials reported, with police saying that the gunman was still at large
26 October 2023, 03:13 AM

UN report warns of catastrophic risks to Earth systems

Melting glaciers, unbearable heat and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN report published yesterday warns about irreversible impacts to the planet without drastic changes to connected social and physical systems.
25 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Instagram fuelling youth mental health crisis: US states' lawsuit

Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive
25 October 2023, 05:51 AM

Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronaut in 1972 reveals moon’s age

During the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 - the last time people walked on the moon - US astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan collected about 243 pounds (110.4 kg) of soil and rock samples that were returned to Earth for further study.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

China says it uncovered another spying case in US

China's top spy agency said on Sunday a Chinese citizen who worked for a defense institute had been accused of spying for the United States and his case had been transferred to a court in the southwestern city of Chengdu for trial
23 October 2023, 03:44 AM

US private universities face donor pressure to support Israel

With the Israel-Hamas conflict unleashing furious emotions, American universities have struggled to walk an almost impossibly narrow line: satisfying the demands of rich donors that they more clearly support Israel, while also respecting protesters' rights of free expression
22 October 2023, 08:38 AM

Russia interferes in elections worldwide

Russia is using its spy network, state-run media and social media to undermine public trust in elections around the world, according to a US intelligence report released Friday that was shared with around 100 countries.
21 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Trump fined $5,000

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former US president USD5,000 on Friday for not complying with a partial gag order and threatened him with possible jail time for future violations.
21 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Trump fined $5,000 by New York judge for violating gag order

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial fined the former US president $5,000 on Friday for not complying with a partial gag order and threatened him with possible jail time for future violations
21 October 2023, 04:07 AM

Biden urges US to lead world against Hamas, Putin threats

President Joe Biden made an impassioned call for the United States to show global leadership by backing Israel and Ukraine, saying in a speech from the Oval Office Thursday that defeating Hamas and Russia was a vital US interest.
20 October 2023, 03:35 AM

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

Nasa’s InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars on May 4, 2022. The tremor was one with a 4.7 magnitude - fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for our planetary neighbour.
19 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US wading deeper into the Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the United States was wading deeper into the Ukraine conflict and making a mistake by providing Kyiv with long-range ATACMS missiles.
18 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Trump pledges to expel immigrants who support Hamas, ban Muslims from US

Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian militant group
17 October 2023, 04:08 AM

Attack linked to Israel-Hamas war

US President Joe Biden condemned the killing of a six-year-old Muslim boy as a “horrific act of hate” on Sunday, after authorities charged the assailant with murder and hate crimes for an attack allegedly linked to the war between Israel and Hamas.
16 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US economist wins Nobel for work on gender gap

The Nobel prize in economics was awarded to American economist Claudia Goldin yesterday for research that has helped bring understanding to the role of women in the labour market.
9 October 2023, 18:00 PM