An unusually strong storm drenching Los Angeles and the greater Southern California area brought continued moderate to high risk of flash flooding, mudslides and dangerous winds to fire-scarred neighbourhoods through Saturday. Read More

China advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, prompting Tokyo to urge Beijing to temper its response to a spat between the two countries that was sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. Read More

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an order on Friday reducing tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as the administration faces pressure from voters to cut prices on everyday goods. Read More