Category: Global News
Israel’s Benny Gantz pushes for September election amid war on Gaza
Polls suggest Gantz's party would come top in any election, making him favourite to take over Benjamin Netanyahu as PM.
Myanmar deaths from mines, ordnance tripled in 2023: UN
UN children's agency says more than 20 percent of the victims were children.
India’s electoral bonds laundry: ‘Corrupt’ firms paid parties, got cleansed
From PM Modi's BJP to the opposition Trinamool Congress, parties gained from donations that activists say were dubious.
UK’s Rishi Sunak faces growing pressure to stop arms sales to Israel
Political pressure on Sunak to halt arms exports to Israel grows after seven aid workers were killed in an air strike.
Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests
Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.
Tonga ministers quit amid standoff with powerful monarch
Crisis erupted last month after King Tupou VI abruptly withdrew 'confidence and consent' for three ministries.
Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
‘Not good enough’: Australia’s PM slams explanation for aid workers’ deaths
Australian leader says he demanded 'full accountability' for Australian's killing in call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.
NASA names firms to develop rover for first crewed Moon mission since 1972
US space agency picks Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to create designs for lunar rover.