Hi-res art scans from famous Taiwan museum leak online... and turn up for sale on Chinese online shopping platform

A Taiwanese museum that houses some of the world's most precious Chinese artworks has confirmed that up to 100,000 high-resolution images of paintings and calligraphy leaked online -- some of them turning up for sale on a Chinese shopping platform for less than $1.

A radioactive cylinder has gone missing in Thailand. Authorities are now scrambling to find it

Authorities in Thailand are scrambling to locate a metal cylinder with dangerous radioactive contents that went missing from a power plant this week, warning the public of serious health risks.

South Korean leader lands in Japan for first visit in 12 years seeking help with region's 'polycrisis'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in Japan Thursday for a fence-mending summit, the first such visit in 12 years as the two neighbors seek to confront growing threats from North Korea to rising concerns about China.

Japan's bank stocks sink as Credit Suisse fear roils markets

Banking stocks in Japan fell on Thursday as troubles at Credit Suisse sparked fears that banking turmoil is spreading around the world.

More than two tons of natural uranium missing in Libya, nuclear watchdog says

Efforts are underway to find more than two tons of natural uranium reported missing from supplies held in Libya, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Wednesday.

Big banks experience deposit spike after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Nervous bank customers have rushed to the safety of big banks in the wake of a pair of high-profile bank failures that have shaken confidence in the system.

Violent clashes erupt in Naples ahead of Napoli's Champions League match against Frankfurt

Violent clashes erupted in the Italian city of Naples on Wednesday as ticketless German soccer fans descended on the city for a key Champions League match which they had been banned from attending.

During Ethiopia visit, Blinken discusses need for accountability for atrocities

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on accountability for atrocities committed by all parties throughout the yearslong conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Chinese billionaire arrested, charged in alleged fraud conspiracy that bilked investors of more than $1 billion

Chinese billionaire and proclaimed dissident Guo Wengui was arrested Wednesday and charged with defrauding thousands of followers out of more than $1 billion through complex investment schemes, US prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Key inflation measure shows wholesale prices fell last month

A key measure of inflation fell dramatically in February, according to the latest Producer Price Index, which tracks what America's producers get paid for their goods and services.