July 2023

South Korean zoo celebrates birth of first twin pandas

July 12, 2023 12:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Lau and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — A giant panda at a South Korean zoo has given birth to the country’s first twin cubs. The palm-sized…

House fire kills 4 adults and 6 children in Pakistan, rescuers and police say

July 12, 2023 12:47 AM Associated Press

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Police and rescue officials say a fire swept through a house in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore before dawn…

Bulgari apologizes for Taiwan listing amid Chinese social media uproar

July 12, 2023 12:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Bulgari has apologized for listing Taiwan and China separately on some of its websites, after Chinese social…

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

July 12, 2023 12:35 AM Associated Press

By COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Concerns are growing that Russia won’t extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows…

Iran’s president begins a rare visit to Africa ‘to promote economic diplomacy’

July 12, 2023 12:25 AM Associated Press

By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as the country under heavy U.S. economic…

Jack Ma loses more than half of his wealth after criticizing Chinese regulators

July 12, 2023 12:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Jack Ma’s fortune is estimated to be worth less than half of what it was just three years ago, when he…

Burger King has introduced a new burger in Thailand with a burger with no meat and as many as 20 slices of American cheese.

‘Too much’: Burger King’s new offering in Thailand has no meat and 20 slices of cheese

July 12, 2023 12:17 AM CNN

By Kocha Olarn and Michelle Toh, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Burger King is causing a stir in Thailand with its new offering: a burger with no meat and…

Residents look over the damage after flooding in Montpelier

‘This disaster is not over’: Post-flooding perils endanger Vermont as more rain could inundate already deluged cities

July 12, 2023 12:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, Lauren Mascarenhas and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The catastrophic floodwater that damaged or destroyed countless homes in…

People shelter under a flyover road after relocating from low lying areas near the Yamuna River after it overflowed due to monsoon rains in New Delhi on July 11.

At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India

July 12, 2023 12:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Manveena Suri and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41…

Filipinas determina que no hay base para prohibir la película “Barbie” por mostrar un mapa de China Meridional

July 12, 2023 12:11 AM CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Filipinas dictaminó que no hay base para prohibir la película “Barbie” por incluir un mapa que…

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America

July 12, 2023 12:04 AM Associated Press

By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, has committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan,…

Thailand’s Election Commission says top candidate for prime minister may have broken election law

July 12, 2023 12:02 AM Associated Press

By JINATAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and GRANT PECK BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s state Election Commission says it has concluded there is evidence that the top…

Larry Nassar was stabbed in his cell and the attack was not seen by prison cameras, AP source says

July 11, 2023 11:59 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press Larry Nassar was stabbed in his cell at a federal penitentiary in Florida, out of view of…