Category: News
Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit
Trip will be Xi's second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence.
Debt-ridden China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy in US
Move will protect property giant's assets in the United States as it attempts to restructure.
Ukraine drone attack damages building in central Moscow: Russian officials
Moscow's mayor says Ukrainian drone shot down by air defence and debris falls on city's Expo Center causing some damage.
Putin not pushing Belarus to join Ukraine war, Lukashenko says
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian leader has achieved 'goals' in Ukraine and now time to negotiate.
UN says N Korea expanding military programmes while people suffer
First discussion of isolated country's human rights in six years draws anger from Russia and China.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 541
As the war enters its 541st day, these are the main developments.
‘Meaningful work’: Volunteers clean Ho Chi Minh City’s fetid canals by hand
Vietnam's largest city is plagued by rubbish but eager young volunteers are doing their bit to clean up the environment.
US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn
Washington requests settlement panel under North American trade deal in push against Mexican curbs on corn imports.
Hurricane Hilary to dump heavy rain on Mexico, southwest US
The hurricane is expected to strengthen rapidly as it travels through the Pacific Ocean, meteorologists warn.
HRW, UN raise alarm over rape accusations against Sudan’s RSF
New York-based Human Rights Watch says it documented 78 victims of rape between April 24 and June 26.