Asian shares traded mostly lower following a Wall Street rebound led by AI stocks, while elevated oil prices and ongoing energy supply concerns kept markets cautious.
Asian Shares Decline as Wall Street AI Stocks Rebound and Oil Stays High Read More
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Iranian officials in Tehran on October 19, 2026, to discuss Middle East conflict mediation and bilateral ties.
Russia Vows Continued Ties With Iran During Lavrov Tehran Visit Read More
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections.
Pete Hegseth Meets Netanyahu in Unannounced Israel Visit Read MoreRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed support for Tehran during a visit to Iran, just hours after US President Trump claimed Russia was doing little to help.
Lavrov Backs Iran After Trump Claims Moscow Offers Little Help Read More
Insuring a home now costs more than property taxes in most US counties, driven by extreme weather risks and escalating household financial pressures.
Home Insurance Costs Outpace Property Taxes Across US Read More
Dr. Rachna Shroff, an esteemed Indian-American oncologist and cancer researcher at the University of Arizona, has died at 47 from an aggressive cancer.
Dr. Rachna Shroff, Renowned Cancer Researcher, Dies at 47 Read More
New research published in Nature reveals how brief synchronous stimulation of specific motor cortex ensembles can drive learned physical movements.
Targeted Brain Stimulation Drives Learned Movements, Study Shows Read More
Pittsburgh Regional Transit union workers have approved a new contract featuring major pay increases and health insurance adjustments.
PRT Union Workers Approve New Contract with Pay Raises Read More
Malaysia is launching the MediAsas affordable health insurance plan in January 2027 following a notable surge in private health plan surrenders.
Malaysia Readies Affordable Health Plan After Policy Surrender Surge Read More
An Australian barber is praised as a hero after detaining a driver who allegedly struck independent MP Helen Haines in a suspected deliberate attack.
Barber Hailed Hero After Australian MP Helen Haines Hit by Car Read More