Blog
TikTok says report of potential sale to Elon Musk ‘pure fiction’
Video-sharing platform dismisses report claiming Chinese government is considering sale to tech billionaire.
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China's 'increasing aggression'.
Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system
Special Counsel David Weiss says president's claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
Australia’s economy was the envy of the world. Now it’s falling behind
After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
Why is thyroid cancer more common in women?
One woman talks about being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer after years of medical oversight.
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
China had taken in nearly half of the world's plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
US president seeks to defend legacy on the global stage before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.