Category: Global News
Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
Jeremiah Manele wins backing of 31 legislators in 50-seat house in a vote closely watched by China, US and Australia.
Whistleblower Joshua Dean, ex-worker at Boeing supplier, dies
Former Spirit AeroSystems employee Joshua Dean dies after sudden illness, family says.
China trying to develop world ‘built on censorship and surveillance’
Rights group warns the Digital Silk Road is enabling China to export digital authoritarianism across the world.
Death toll in southern China highway collapse rises to 36
Recovery efforts continue after a stretch of carriageway collapsed early on Wednesday.
Activists say UCLA Palestine encampment assault followed days of harassment
Pro-Palestine activists say dozens were injured when pro-Israel demonstrators attacked California college encampment.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 798
As the war enters its 798th day, these are the main developments.
US Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high amid stubborn inflation
US central bank keeps benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50% after series of economic reports undercut hopes of easing inflation.
Manhattan prosecutors announce retrial for film producer Harvey Weinstein
Announcement follows a decision last week to toss Weinstein's New York conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault.
US House passes controversial bill that expands definition of anti-Semitism
Rights groups warn that the definition could further chill freedom of speech as protests continue on college campuses.
US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce talks continue
Top US diplomat says efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza must be accelerated and sustained as famine looms.