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Resort balcony in Thailand collapses as group poses for photos, video shows

A group of women at a resort in Thailand were captured on video Sunday posing for photos on a second-floor balcony when part of the structure collapsed, and they tumbled to the ground.Twelve tourists, all of whom were women who volunteered at a local public health office, were snapping photos…

China sentences Australian democracy blogger to suspended death penalty

Yang Hengjun, a China-born Australian democracy blogger, received a suspended death sentence from a Chinese court on Monday.The Australian government, which has consistently advocated for Yang, expressed shock at the verdict.Yang was convicted of espionage and given a death sentence with a two-year reprieve, a common practice in China that…

Deadly drone attack hits training ground at Syrian base housing US troops

A drone attack late Sunday evening that struck a military base in eastern Syria, where U.S. troops are stationed, left at least six allied Kurdish soldiers dead, officials said.The attack hit a training ground at al-Omar base in Syria’s eastern province of Deir el-Zour, the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces…

Explore Greek cuisine: Diverse flavors, rich history, and fresh ingredients

There are a number of reasons that draw travelers to Greece, from the sun-soaked islands to the historically rich mainland. However, one of the best reasons is having the opportunity to savor the extraordinary cuisine that the nation proudly offers. Even if a trip to Greece isn’t in the cards, you…

Saudi Arabia pushes for US defense pact as 2024 presidential election looms

Saudi Arabia may be willing to accept a non-binding commitment from Israel to create a Palestinian state in its push to get a defense pact with the United States ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Saudi Arabia had been heading toward normalizing relations with Israel and recognizing the country for the…

Houthis vow ‘escalation’ after US, UK launch more strikes in Yemen

Houthi rebels vowed “escalation” in reaction to U.S. and U.K. strikes launched in Yemen on Sunday.A spokesman for the Iran-backed group vowed to continue its campaign of disrupting regional trade “no matter the sacrifices it costs us.” The U.S. and U.K. launched a series of attacks on Houthi targets in…