Category: Global News
Can BRICS create a new world order?
Dozens of nations want to join the club as an alternative to the US-led order. But internal fissures could limit BRICS.
Hong Kong bets on crypto as sector’s star dims over crackdowns overseas
The Chinese territory has issued its first licenses for retail crypto trading amid push to cash in on virtual assets.
North Korea’s Air Koryo makes first international flight since COVID
Flight to Beijing is the latest sign of easing travel restrictions in the isolated state.
Greece to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jet fighters, Zelenskyy says
Greece fighter pilot training offer comes after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they would supply F-16s to Kyiv.
Russian air defences down two drones near Moscow, mayor says
Air traffic at Moscow's Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports was halted amid latest drone raid on city.
North Korea plans second spy satellite launch in coming days: Japan
Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May's attempt ended in disaster.
Thaksin Shinawatra on his way back to Thailand after years-long exile
Supporters gather at airport to welcome home former prime minister who was removed in a 2006 military coup.
Cambodian parliamentarians elect Hun Sen’s son, Hun Manet, as new PM
Hun Manet is now the prime minister but Hun Sen will remain very much at the centre of power, analysts say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 545
As the war enters its 545th day, these are the main developments.
US President Biden tours aftermath of deadly Maui fires, visits Lahaina
Visit comes 13 days after Hawaiian island experienced deadliest US fire in more than a century, killing at least 114.