Category: Global News
Hong Kong’s first monkey virus case – what do we know about the B virus?
Transmission to humans is rare but with no vaccine, government has advised people to stay away from wild monkeys.
Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine
Russia says relations with NATO have slipped to the level of 'direct confrontation' over the war in Ukraine.
Gaza is one big ‘kill zone’
After six months of apocalyptic war, Gaza today is a bunch of 'kill zones' within a larger kill zone.
Indigenous survivors pursue justice at genocide trial in Guatemala
Former army chief Manuel Benedicto Lucas Garcia is being tried for genocide and crimes against humanity in Guatemala.
US’s Yellen warns China it cannot export its way to rapid growth
US treasury secretary says market-based reforms will aid world's second largest economy.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 182
US President Biden pressed Israeli PM Netanyahu to implement concrete steps to protect civilians in Gaza.
Gaza’s children face long road to healing
Experts decry psychological damage from lack of schooling coupled with bombings, hunger, sickness and bereavement.
How dubious YouTube ‘news’ channels are shaping India’s election
In YouTube's largest market, self-proclaimed news channels are booming, gaining millions of viewers peddling falsehoods.
McDonald’s buys all 225 of Israeli franchise restaurants after boycotts
McDonald's subject to boycotts since franchisee Alonyal announced it would give free meals to the Israeli military.
Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after Wednesday’s quake
Strict building codes and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe.