The storm was drifting north toward the Central American country early Wednesday. It was forecast to begin moving west, farther into the Pacific Ocean, later in the day.
Author: MIKE IVES
Celine Dion ‘Siren Battles’ Prompt Complaints in New Zealand City
A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it too disruptive.
Chinese Jet Flies Within 10 Feet of B-52, U.S. Says
The fighter jet neared a B-52 during a maneuver over the South China Sea on Tuesday night, the U.S. military said. China had no immediate response.
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports
The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine.
Typhoon Saola Makes Landfall in China: Latest Updates and Forecast
The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds to Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau, and killed at least one person in the region. Another typhoon was forecast to hit China’s east coast on Sunday.
Typhoon Saola Nears Taiwan, China and Hong Kong
The tropical cyclone was passing near Taiwan on Wednesday and edging closer to Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks
The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway.
Private Jet Crashes Into Malaysia Highway, Killing 10
The plane crashed on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital and largest city, killing all eight people on board and two people on the ground.
More than 60 Feared Dead After Boat Accident Off Cape Verde
The vessel carrying mostly Senegalese nationals was found off the coast of the West African archipelago. Thirty-eight people survived.
Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia Says He Will Resign
Mr. Hun Sen, whose party won stage-managed parliamentary elections on Sunday, has been prime minister of Cambodia since 1985. He said he would hand power to his son.