Category: Global News
Chinese #MeToo activist jailed for five years for subversion
Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was detained in 2021 with labour activist Wang Jianbing who was jailed for 42 months.
Team preview: Kroos key to host Germany’s chances at UEFA Euro 2024
Germany, staging its first big football event in 18 years, will rely on superstar Toni Kroos and local fans for victory.
For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack
Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.
‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
Israel uses ‘medieval-style’ weapons on south Lebanon border
A video has emerged showing Israeli forces using a medieval-style catapult called a trebuchet.
Wild Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years
The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.
Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for ‘CIA work’
Wall Street Journal rejects 'false and baseless' charge against 32-year-old who has been in custody since March 2023.
One sailor injured, merchant ship on fire after Houthi missile attack
The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated M/V Verbena was delivering timber to Italy when it came under fire.
Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says
US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians.
‘I love you guys!’: Elon Musk lands $44.9bn pay deal after Tesla vote
Musk hails 'awesome shareholder base' after vote to restore compensation deal rejected by US judge.