Category: News
Canada warns LGBTQ travellers of risks in the US
Ottawa's latest travel advisory advises LGBTQ travellers to check state laws amid 'national emergency' claims.
BRICS expansion: A warning to the US, but not a ‘new Cold War’
BRICS is alluring to aspiring members precisely because it does not require them to commit to an alliance.
Russia claims Ukrainian special forces boats destroyed in Black Sea
Russian defence ministry says four boats carrying up to 50 Ukrainian special forces members were hit in the attack.
Indonesia’s Chinese bullet train delayed amid cost overruns, scepticism
Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail service has been beset by cost overruns and delays since launch of the project in 2015.
Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent
Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.
India lodges protest with China over map claiming border territory
Diplomatic protest follows map showing Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin plateau as Chinese territory.
Australians to vote on Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ in October
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says referendum will take place on October 14 as support for the measure declines.
China’s coal habit clouds climate fight as emissions top US, EU combined
Beijing's heavy reliance on coal plants has cast a shadow over global efforts to tackle climate change.
Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as storm builds over warm Gulf waters
Idalia is expected to pummel the state as a Category 3 storm, crossing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 553
As the war enters its 553rd day, these are the main developments.