Author: MIKE IVES
‘Peetah’ Morgan of Reggae Band Morgan Heritage Dies at 46
Known as “Peetah,” he and other children of the singer Denroy Morgan formed the group Morgan Heritage in the 1990s.
Who Are the 2 Hostages Israel Rescued From Hamas Captivity in Rafah?
Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, were in good condition and were undergoing tests at a Tel Aviv hospital, the Israeli authorities said.
U.S. Navy Officer Who Helped China Is Sentenced to 2 Years
Wenheng Zhao pleaded guilty to charges that he sent photos of American military installations and details of U.S. military exercises to an intelligence officer working for China.
Australia Storms Kill at Least 9 and Cause Power Outages
Extreme weather in the eastern states of Queensland and Victoria this week knocked out power for tens of thousands of residents, the authorities said.
Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says
Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.
Kissinger’s Legacy Still Ripples Through Vietnam and Cambodia
His decision to authorize the bombing of Cambodia, efforts to extricate the U.S. from the Vietnam War and role in the rapprochement with China continue to be felt in Southeast Asia.
Tropical Storm Pilar Kills at Least 1 in El Salvador
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.
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.