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Cancer cases in people below 50 up nearly 80 percent in last three decades
About a million people aged below 50 die of cancer annually, a study says, projecting another 21 percent rise by 2030.
China’s exports, imports fall as weak global demand clouds recovery
Exports slumped 8.8 percent in August to $284.87bn in the fourth straight month of decline.
People displaced by rising waters in Kenya’s Rift Valley await new start
For a decade, water in Kenya’s Rift Valley has been rising due to climate change. The displaced say they want normalcy.
Australia says Qatar’s strip-searches of women factor in blocking flights
Transport Minister Catherine King says 'invasive' gynaecological examinations a factor in rejecting Qatar Airways bid.
Sorry Trumpers, there won’t be a US civil war for 2024
The tough Proud Boys convictions will make sure that Trump’s followers will stick to flying MAGA flags and no more.
Top Chinese officials to join North Korea founding celebrations
Group led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong are the latest to travel to Pyongyang as it slowly opens to the outside world.
Russian veterans of Ukraine war will teach defence course for students
New military-focused curriculum includes senior students learning to handle Kalashnikov assault rifles, hand grenades.
Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory
Drones shot down over Russia's Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.
Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha.
Why are China’s workers studying ‘Xi Jinping Thought’?
Chinese leader's writings are becoming a topic of discussion among employees at banks and state-owned enterprises.