Waymo begins testing robotaxis on Los Angeles freeways

Jan 29, 2025

San Francisco [California], January 29: The Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced on Tuesday that it will begin testing its fleet of driverless robotaxis on...

Feature: U.S. students immersed in Chinese New Year with cultural experiences

Jan 29, 2025

Sacramento [California], January 29: "If you really dive into Chinese history, stay dedicated, and love it the way I do, it's a lot of fun,"...

U.S. federal judge blocks Trump admin's freeze on federal financial assistance

Jan 29, 2025

Olympia [Washington], January 29: A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Donald Trump administration's planned freeze on federal grants, loans and other financial...

U.S. stocks rebound on tech rally

Jan 29, 2025

Albany [New York], January 29: U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday, as investors pivoted back to technology stocks following a steep sell-off triggered by fears of...

NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic

Jan 29, 2025

Copenhagen [Denmark], January 29: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed at a meeting that allies need to focus on strengthening...

Trump's freeze on US aid rings alarm bells

Jan 29, 2025

Washington DC [US], January 29: Field hospitals in Thai refugee camps, landmine clearance in war zones, and drugs to treat millions suffering from diseases...

Trump orders end to federal support for gender affirming care for minors

Jan 29, 2025

Washington DC [US], January 29: U.S. President Donald Trump issued an order on Tuesday to stop federal funding, sponsorship, promotion, assistance, for gender affirming care...

Brazil will not use its air force for U.S. migrant deportations

Jan 29, 2025

Brasília [Brazil], January 29: Brazil will not use its air force planes to assist with the deportation of Brazilian migrants in the United States, the...

German churches warn conservatives against immigration crackdown

Jan 29, 2025

Berlin [Germany], January 29: The German Catholic and Protestant churches warned against the conservative opposition's plan to crack down on immigration, which they said could...