admin Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace
TAIPEI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences as an investment in peace, President Lai Ching-te…
China new home prices extend declines in July
BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China's new home prices were stagnant in July, underscoring the challenges for a broad recovery…
Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as fading expectations of a U.S.-Iran peace breakthrough and…
Analysis-Emerging markets march out of ‘valley of tears’ as investors diversify
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - War, tariffs and AI gyrations have done little to dent the flow of cash into…
Yen stronger as traders cut back bets on Fed rate hike
SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The yen gained momentum against the dollar, largely shrugging off weaker-than-expected Japanese GDP data as…
From a book truck to a West Greenville storefront: To Be Read now open
What started as a mobile book truck that traveled around the Upstate has now officially become a storefront in West…
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 36, US media reports
Aug 16 (Reuters) - American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes,"…
More than 180,000 without power in Hawaii, 100 homes damaged as Lala weakens to tropical storm
Aug 16 (Reuters) - More than 180,000 utility customers remained without power across Hawaii on Sunday afternoon after Hurricane Lala…
South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
SEOUL, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A landslide in South Korea killed one person and injured three, media reports said on…
‘She is a hero.’ Family says teenager called 911 after shooting spree
A 13-year-old girl, the lone survivor of a shooting spree in rural northern Michigan, called 911 after being shot multiple…