Category: Global News
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 667
As the war enters its 667th day, these are the main developments.
A Biden-Netanyahu rift? ‘Distraction’, Palestinian rights advocates say
Palestinian rights supporters dismiss reports of US-Israel disagreements as Biden maintains staunch backing of Gaza war.
China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era
A year after Beijing abandoned the policy's strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.
DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections
The vote across Africa's second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues.
Trump ally Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy following defamation case
Giuliani was ordered to pay a $148m penalty for falsely accusing two 2020 election workers of facilitating fraud.