Microsoft Investing $2.2B in Cloud, AI in Malaysia
Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia's new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Hamas Sending Delegation to Egypt for Further Cease-Fire Discussion
Hamas said Thursday it is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks.
Death Toll Rises From Rain-Soaked Highway Collapse in China
The death toll from a collapsed highway in southeast China reached 48 Thursday, and may go higher, as first responders worked for a second day at the disaster scene.
Workers’ May Day 2024 Rallies Reflect Turbulent Times
May Day, which falls on May 1, is observed in many countries to celebrate workers’ rights. The holiday has become an opportunity for workers to air economic grievances or political demands.
China Highway Collapse Kills at Least 24 in Guangdong
A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, state media reported.
Blinken Urges Israel and Hamas to Agree on Cease Fire ‘Now’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, insisting 'the time is now.'
Two Men Charged with Cutting Down Famous 150-Year-Old Tree
Two men have been charged with cutting down the popular 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree that toppled over on Hadrian’s Wall last year in England, prosecutors said Tuesday.
G7 Nations Commit to Phase-Out Coal Use by 2035
It marks the first time the G7 has explicitly referenced a phase-out but left flexibility for countries heavily reliant on coal.
Haiti’s Transitional Council Names New Prime Minister
Haiti's nine-member transitional council, seven of whom have voting rights, was choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet in a bid to help quell gang violence that is choking Port-au-Prince.
14-Year-Old Dead, 4 Others Injured in London Sword Attack, Police Say
A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a northeast London suburb Tuesday, British authorities said.
Construction Continues on Gaza Pier for Humanitarian Aid Deliveries
The U.S. and allies are assembling a complex plan to transport tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea. The effort includes building a floating pier off the Gaza coast.
Microsoft Invests $1.7 Billion in Indonesia AI
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia.
Netanyahu Vows to Enter Rafah as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge.
U.S. Presses Hamas to Accept Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal
United States on Monday increased pressure for a cease-fire deal in Gaza.
At Least 40 Dead in Kenya After Dam Collapses Following Heavy Rains
More than 200,000 people across Kenya the country have been hit by the floods, with houses in flood-prone areas submerged and people seeking refuge in schools.