Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy edged closer to a deal to avoid a looming U.S. debt default Tuesday, as the threat of an economic nightmare prompted Biden to cut short an Asia trip this week.

Former British prime minister Liz Truss will say in Taiwan on Wednesday that the West must avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the self-governed island, in a speech that risks further damaging Britain’s relations with Beijing.

Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, who heads the jury awarding the Cannes Film Festival’s top award this year.

Oil futures dipped on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data in China and the United States offset a forecast of higher global demand from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Australia based Sanjiv Dubey is the batting coach for the national under-19 cricket team.

A second-half goal by forward Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over rivals AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final second leg.

Cuba announced on Tuesday measures that ease restrictions on its citizens living abroad as the communist-run nation continues to grapple with an unprecedented exodus of migrants to the United States.

The Western Canadian city of Calgary received a special weather alert on Tuesday, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility as tinder-dry weather and shifting winds elevated the risk of spreading wildfires in the oil-producing province of Alberta.

The Ministry of Public Enterprises aims to promote the representation of women at decision-making levels.

The Criminal Investigation Department’s Economic Crime Unit has charged a 31-year-old man with nine counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

Roads serve a critical service to society and its maintenance must never be compromised.

The villagers of Nawaikama, Gau on Lomaiviti Island are requesting for assistance to secure a market to sell their yaqona.