Nigerians turn to unproven asthma treatments as inhaler costs rise
ABUJA, NIGERIA — In Nigeria, soaring inhaler costs pose a significant challenge for asthma patients, especially as the world marked Asthma Day this week. The departure of multinational firms like GSK, coupled with inflation, has driven prices skyward, rendering essential…
First crewed test flight of new spacecraft delayed until at least May 17
The launch of the first crewed flight of a new spacecraft to send humans to the International Space Station has been delayed until at least May 17 because of a technical issue. The Boeing Starliner was set to launch Monday…
Japan-Russia tensions flare over Ukraine war amid decades-long land disputes
Sapporo, Japan — Friction between Japan and Russia will likely escalate amidst the burgeoning Ukraine war, with the decades-long land conflicts showing no sign of thawing. The Kremlin recently banned non-Russian vessels from waters near the Kuril Islands – known…
Russian missile attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities
Ukrainian officials said Wednesday a massive Russian aerial attack that included 55 missiles and 21 drones damaged a power generation facility in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private electricity company, said Russian missiles inflicted “serious damage”…
China suspected of cyberattack on Britain’s military
A mass cyberattack on Britain’s military has exposed the names and banking details of thousands of British soldiers, officials said Tuesday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defense Minister Grant Shapps said there were indications that a “malign actor” was responsible…
Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia
LONDON — Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a two-day visit to France on Tuesday evening. Both presidents are seeking to mend ties on Xi’s first trip to…
TikTok sues US to block potential ban
TikTok said on Tuesday it filed a federal lawsuit challenging a law signed by U.S. President Joe Biden that would force the sale or ban of the social media app. The company argues the bill violates First Amendment free speech…
Former British carpenter works as combat medic in Ukraine
British citizen Peter Fouche has been volunteering with Ukraine’s Armed Forces since March 2022. Before Russia’s invasion, he was working as a carpenter in London, but after the start of the war he made the decision to travel to Ukraine…
Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators said Tuesday that they thwarted a plan by Russian agents to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other high-level officials. Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine, which protects top officials, were arrested on suspicion of treason…
Journey into the unknown: Thousands of Gazan families flee Rafah
Stranded, their homes demolished, loved ones killed and repeatedly displaced on their land, they had sought refuge in Rafah in the far southern reaches of the Strip to escape death and destruction and to find a safe place that does…