Data regulation, US gridlock top global business risks

Data regulation, US political gridlock, weather disruptions, globalization and the trade dispute between China and the United States are the top five risks facing companies this year, according to a new survey by international risk consultancy Control Risks.

Death toll at 156 in India's toxic liquor tragedy

GAUHATI, India - At least 156 people have died and more than 225 people have been hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in two separate incidents in India's remote northeast, authorities said on Sunday.

Maduro vows to defend nation amid standoff

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vowed to devote his life "to the defense of the country", as other countries including Cuba and Bolivia reiterated their support for the Venezuelan government.

Macron cheered at agriculture show, but still faces 'yellow vests'

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron was cheered by local farmers on Saturday during his second presidential agricultural fair. His visit coincided with the 15th straight weekend of protests against his economic reforms.

Riyadh appoints first female US ambassador

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Sunday appointed a princess as its first female ambassador to the United States, a key appointment as the fallout over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder tests relations between the allies.

Kim on train to Vietnam for second summit with Trump

Kim Jong-un, DPRK's top leader, departed on Saturday by train from Pyongyang for Hanoi for talks with US President Donald Trump.

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Venezuela braces for dueling concerts

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has praised the morality and disposition of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces, or FANB, in the face of the "current psychological war" waged by the United States, as the country's political tug-of-war morphed into a battle of the bands on Friday, with dueling government and pro-opposition pop concerts ahead of a weekend showdown over the entry of alleged food and medical aid.

Israel flying to moon after SpaceX launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - An Israeli spacecraft rocketed toward the moon for the country's first attempted lunar landing, following a launch on Thursday night by SpaceX.

Students continue strike for climate

Thousands of students skipped schools and flooded central Brussels on Thursday for the seventh consecutive week in a protest to call for tough action on climate change.

Thai, Cambodian audiences get taste of Jiangsu culture

A dance drama and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions from East China's Jiangsu province have been welcomed by audiences in Cambodia and Thailand.

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