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US police officers found not guilty in killing of Black man
Three Tacoma police officers cleared of all charges in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis.
Entire Gaza at ‘risk of famine’ as fighting rages between Israel, Hamas
New report says at least 576,600 people have exhausted food supplies and face catastrophic hunger and starvation.
Ethnic minority fighters seize northern town from Myanmar military regime
Nestled in the hills of northern Shan state, Namhsan is the latest town to fall to Ta'ang National Liberation Army.
Beyond Gaza: How Yemen’s Houthis gain from attacking Red Sea ships
The group’s position on a critical maritime choke point gives them leverage in diplomatic talks over Yemen’s future.
New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?
The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a 'variant of interest'.
After bumpy recovery, China’s economy faces serious headwinds in 2024
The world's second-largest economy is heading into 2024 on a precarious footing amid deep-seated structural issues.
Hong Kong court rejects publisher Jimmy Lai’s bid to toss sedition charge
Hand-picked national security judges rule that prosecution filed charge within the time limit.
Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections
Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them.
Day of mourning declared after 14 killed in Prague mass shooting
Flags will fly at half-mast on December 23 as people observe a minute's silence for the victims of the Prague attack.
US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year
Gen Charles Q Brown, US Joint Chiefs chair, stresses need to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA's Gen Liu Zhenli.