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- Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City housing plan meets only 11% of demand from one million
HO CHI MINH CITY – More than 1 million people in Ho Chi Minh City will require social housing between 2026 and 2030, according to data released Jan. 16 by the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS).…
- Houston
Artemis II rocket begins four-mile journey to launchpad for upcoming moon mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Artemis II rocket will begin a slow, four-mile journey to its launch pad this Saturday, a move expected to take between eight and 10 hours.…
- World
European military drills in Greenland signal growing NATO rifts with Washington
COPENHAGEN – Several NATO member states have launched military exercises in Greenland, framing the operation as a security measure against Russian and Chinese influence as tensions mount over American interest in the ter…
- Tech
OpenAI Sparks Fresh Controversy by Rehiring Former Staff Amid Misconduct Allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI has rehired Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, the co-founders of AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, just months after the pair departed the company in late 2024.…
- Health
New US study offers hope for development of safer opioid painkillers
TAMPA, Fla. — Researchers at USF Health have identified new opioid compounds that could provide potent pain relief without the life-threatening side effects that drive the global overdose crisis.…
- World
US and Iran clash at UN over crackdown on anti-government protests
NEW YORK – U.S. and Iranian officials traded sharp accusations during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting following a wave of deadly protests across Iran.…
- Culture
Morocco and Senegal to meet in Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout, moving the nation within one win of its first title in 50 years.…
- Business
Illumina unveils AI-powered ‘cell dictionary’ to accelerate global drug discovery race
SAN DIEGO – Biotech firm Illumina on Tuesday unveiled a massive dataset dubbed the "Billion Cell Atlas," describing the project as the most comprehensive map of human disease biology to date.…
- Houston
Houston increases police presence on public transit after fatal shooting
HOUSTON – Harris County transit officials are ramping up security across the region’s entire bus and rail system following a fatal shooting on a bus last week.…
- World
Chaos in Sihanoukville as hundreds flee scam centers after kingpin arrest
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia — Hundreds of workers fled a suspected cyber-scam complex in Sihanoukville on Monday following the arrest and deportation of a high-profile kingpin.…
- Politics
New details emerge on US health secretary nominee dumping dead bear in Central Park
NEW YORK – Newly released documents are shedding new light on a 2014 incident involving U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
- Politics
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 5 Years Over Martial Law
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on Friday for obstructing efforts to arrest him following a failed attempt to impose martial law.…
- Vietnam
Southeast Asian refugees with criminal records face growing threat of deportation
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities have significantly ramped up the deportation of Southeast Asian immigrants with criminal records, sparking widespread alarm within Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities across the United…
- SoCal
Former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties convicted of plotting violent attacks
NEW MEXICO — A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties for transporting fireworks across state lines with the intent to injure law enforcement officers.…
- Houston
Man impersonating police officer shot dead in Houston after opening fire
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Harris County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man Thursday following a gunfight in Channelview, just east of Houston, authorities said.…
- Health
UK junior doctors launch five-day strike, piling pressure on national health system
LONDON – Resident doctors in England launched a five-day strike Wednesday, Dec. 17, intensifying pressure on the National Health Service (NHS) during the busy winter season.…
- Vietnam
Three major Can Tho hospitals partner to create a regional medical hub
CAN THO, Vietnam — Three major hospitals in Can Tho signed a cooperation agreement Tuesday to collaborate on cancer treatment and complex medical cases, aiming to reduce the burden on Ho Chi Minh City facilities and prov…
- Business
US court allows wind project to proceed despite Trump administration challenge
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Monday that construction may continue on the Revolution Wind offshore project, handing a victory to the renewable energy industry as President Donald Trump seeks to end such development…
- Politics
Privacy protection services emerge as the personal data market explodes
Data brokers are quietly harvesting and selling personal information to the highest bidders, fueling a massive "shadow industry" that operates largely out of public view.…
- Asia
China’s trade surplus hits record in 2025 despite US tariffs
SHANGHAI (AP) — China’s exports finished 2025 with strong growth, propelling the country’s annual trade surplus to a record high. Data shows the nation's manufacturing power held firm against U.S. tariffs.…
- World
US secretly seizes suspected Russian weapon linked to Havana Syndrome
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government secretly acquired a device in late 2024 that is believed to be linked to "Havana Syndrome," according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.…
- World
UN: Australia violated international law by torturing asylum seekers in offshore detention
GENEVA — A United Nations committee has ruled that Australia violated international law by allowing an Iranian asylum seeker to be subjected to torture and mistreatment during years of offshore detention.…
- Culture
John Harbaugh nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are finalizing an agreement to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.…
- Business
Hyundai unveils Atlas humanoid robot to drive factory automation at US plants
Boston Dynamics Debuts Atlas Humanoid Robot at CES LAS VEGAS — Boston Dynamics, the robotics firm owned by Hyundai, gave its Atlas humanoid robot its first public demonstration at the CES technology trade show, intensify…
- Culture
Clayton Kershaw commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw will suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Thursday.…