Category: Global News
A brief history of the traffic light and why we need a new colour
The design has barely changed in 100 years but, now, self-drive vehicles may need a fourth colour.
Modi’s media marathon
As Narendra Modi fights for a third term in office, his media blitz is like nothing he has done before.
Italy to resume UNRWA funding as Gaza faces humanitarian crisis
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says most of the $38m funding will be allocated for food in Gaza.
Punched, choked, kicked: German police crack down on student protests
Germany’s students protesting against Israel’s war on Gaza say their right to free speech is under attack.
‘Down with dictatorship’: Tunisians rally against gov’t crackdown on media
Demonstration comes after two Tunisian commentators critical of President Saeid were sentenced to prison.
Four anti-Muslim claims dominating India’s election: What’s the truth?
India's Hindu nationalists have peddled conspiracy theories about Muslims. Here are some facts about their claims.
Chile arrests firefighter for allegedly starting deadly blaze in February
A firefighter and a forest official held on suspicion of starting a fire that killed 137 people in Vina del Mar city.
Some 45,000 Rohingya flee amid allegations of beheading, burning in Myanmar
UN rights chief Volker Turk urges Bangladesh, other countries 'to provide effective protection' to the latest refugees.
Rescuers search rubble after over 300 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide
Landslide blocked highway access to affected communities making helicopters the easiest way to reach the disaster zone.
Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering
Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses.