Category: Global News
‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays
Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.
Hong Kong court finds Stand News editors guilty of sedition
Former editor Chung Pui-kuen says freedom of speech shouldn't be restricted on grounds of ‘eradicating dangerous ideas'.
Is the fight against inflation turning a corner?
The US Fed has signalled rate cuts are coming, while other major central banks have started lowering borrowing costs.
K-pop star Taeil quits NCT boy band over sex crime accusation: What we know
His label, SM Entertainment, says an investigation is ongoing, but refrains from giving details of the sexual crime.
Deadly Israeli raids in occupied West Bank as Gaza war rages
Israel has launched its largest military assault in the territory in more than 20 years, attacking four areas.
EU’s Borrell urges Ukraine backers to lift curbs on arms use inside Russia
Ukraine is pushing its Western allies for additional air defences and to use weapons to attack targets in Russia.
Israel ramps up military assault on occupied West Bank for second day
Several Palestinians have been killed and injured in raids across the territory that have drawn global condemnation.
Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official
US national security adviser and General Zhang Youxia clash over Taiwan but arrange military talks to defuse tensions.
Why have England and Wales nearly run out of prison spaces?
Fewer than 100 spaces remain in men's prisons, reports say, and magistrates have been told to delay hearings.
Holders Gauff, Djokovic win second round matches at US Open tennis
Djokovic marches on in his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title and American players shine on a hot day three in New York.