Korean automakers outsold Honda in the US for the first time
In 2021, Honda was outsold in the United States by the combined forces of two South Korean brands, Hyundai and Kia. Taken together, the two Seoul-based brands ranked fifth in US sales, delivering 1,439,497 cars, trucks and minivans. Japan-based Honda sold 1,309,222.
US providing $308 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
The US is providing $308 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan, the National Security Council announced Tuesday, as well as additional Covid-19 vaccine doses.
World's most powerful passport list impacted by Ukraine conflict
The closure of airspace due to Russia's military aggression and the opening of borders to Ukrainian refugees has begun to exert influence on global travel freedoms, according to the latest data complied on the world's most travel-friendly passports.
Djokovic won his court case but few Australians are cheering
An Australian judge's stunning dismissal of the government's hasty attempt to deport the world No. 1 men's tennis player is a spectacular defeat for an administration that prides itself on strong borders.
China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander
China has appointed a former paramilitary chief, Peng Jingtang, as the new commander of the People Liberation Army's (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing the PLA's spokesman.
European Parliament President David Sassoli dies age 65
European Parliament President David Sassoli has died in Italy, according to a Tweet from his spokesman early Tuesday local time.
Leaked email shows Boris Johnson's top official invited Downing Street staff to a lockdown-breaking party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has more questions to answer after it emerged on Monday that one of his top officials sent an invitation to a Downing Street party to dozens of employees amid the first Covid-19 lockdown in the country.
North Korea has launched an 'unidentified projectile,' South Korea says
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile, or projectiles, off its east coast Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message to media.
US, EU slap new sanctions on Nicaraguan officials before Ortega's inauguration
The United States and the European Union issued new sanctions on a number of Nicaraguan officials on Monday, just hours before the the country's long-time strongman leader Daniel Ortega was expected to be sworn in for his fifth term as the president.
Uganda reopens schools after world's longest Covid-19 shutdown
This week 18-year-old Fridah Namuganza is taking orders and wiping down tables in the Ugandan restaurant where she works -- but she wishes she was putting on a new school uniform and returning to classes like her friend Rachael Nalwanga.