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In a dank, dark section of a wet market in the far northern tip of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, Rivana Meriske is selling bats for $3 a pop. WARNING: Some readers may find the details and images in this story distressing. The smell of singed fur fills the market, as the stallholder takes the black rubbery…
ISLAMABAD — China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said Monday, as the two countries celebrated the 10th anniversary of the so-called Belt and Road Initiative.The initiative, also called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor program, is China’s global endeavor to reconstitute…
NIAMEY, Niger — Economic sanctions could severely hurt one of the world’s poorest nations after a coup unseated one of the West’s last democratic partners against Islamic extremists in West Africa’s Sahel region. In the capital of Niger, many people live in makeshift shelters tied together with slats of wood, sheets and plastic tarps because…
ROCHESTER, N.H. — In a new policy plan unveiled Monday, Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis took aim at China with a “Declaration of Economic Independence” that also targets taxes, regulations and “elites” he blames for the nation’s decline.Speaking in a New Hampshire warehouse, the Florida governor promised to diversify and expand the economy by fighting…
Federal officials say they are investigating a recent close call between an airline plane and a private jet that required pilots of both planes to take evasive actionWASHINGTON — Federal officials said Monday they are investigating a recent close call between an Allegiant Air plane and a private jet in which pilots of both aircraft…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Another day, another billion dollar lottery jackpot.At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize.It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one…
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz battle it out in the main event at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, August 5. The contest features YouTuber turned pro boxer up against former UFC star. The pair squares off in the highly anticipated boxing match at cruiserweight. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. The…
