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June 12, 2025

China’s Q2 GDP up 5.2%, helped by by exports, consumer subsidies
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG — China’s gross domestic product grew 5.2% on the year in the second quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday, fueled by exports and subsidies that supported the manufacturing sector. The figure beat a forecast for 5% growth in a poll of s conducted by Nikkei and Nikkei Quick News, but was…
Violence in Thailand’s deep south likely to escalate, separatist warns
KUALA LUMPUR — Violence in Thailand’s troubled deep south is expected to escalate following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as peace talks are now “extremely difficult” to convene, a senior member of the separatist Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has warned. The deep south, which refers to the Muslim-majority southern provinces of Pattani, Yala…
Landlord seeks to evict Florida Republican Cory Mills from apartment over unpaid rent
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is facing a lawsuit seeking his eviction over alleged failure to pay thousands of dollars in rent at a property in Washington, D.C., according to court papers. In a complaint filed in D.C. Superior Court last week, Bozzuto Management Company said the congressman did not pay a total of $85,009 in…
Russia intensifies information operations in Japan
TOKYO — The dissemination of posts on the Japanese X account of a media outlet affiliated with the Russian government more than tripled in number in 2024 compared with the previous year, an indication that Russia has been intensifying its information operations in Japan. Some posts appear to originate from Japan and contain disinformation about…
Australian real estate lures investors seeking alternative income
TOKYO — Investors hunting for some safe haven income are turning to Australia’s growing real estate sector, boosting companies that help them direct their money into loans to property developers. The country’s robust but predominantly inwardly focused economy, contained inflation and growing population make it a safe and stable investment destination with lower levels of volatility,…
Flash flood warning issued for New York City, New Jersey declares emergency amid heavy rains
New Yorkers in basement apartments were told to be ready to leave and New Jersey’s governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains in the northeast caused flash flooding, officials said. Western Union County, New Jersey, was experiencing life-threatening flash flooding by storms that were nearly station Monday evening, the National Weather Service office…
John Goodman shows off 200-pound weight loss at ‘Smurfs’ premiere
John Goodman is showing off his 200-pound weight loss. The former “Conners” star, 73, turned heads when he walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of the “Smurfs” movie on Sunday. Goodman, who voices Papa Smurf in the animated flick, wore a navy blue suit, white shirt, black tie and brown shoes as…
Arizona senators press Trump official on Grand Canyon wildfire response
Arizona’s senators are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior over its handling of a devastating wildfire that is still burning out of control on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. In a letter sent Monday to Interior Secret Doug Burgum, Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly questioned the department’s initial response to the…
New flood watches in Texas after deadly flooding on the 4th of July
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing New flood watches in Texas after deadly flooding on the 4th of July 01:47 UP NEXT Suspect identified in deadly church shooting in Kentucky 01:20 One Texas camp reopens after deadly floods 01:30 Residents rescue survivors after small…