Category: News
North Korea celebrates ‘new era of a space power’ after satellite launch
State media shows leader Kim Jong Un and his family enjoying a banquet with scientists and engineers from the project.
Pro-Palestinian or following trends? China’s stance on war spilts analysts
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an end to the 'collective punishment' of Palestinians.
Taiwan opposition rushes to register candidates after collapse of joint bid
The opposition's failure to unite puts the DPP's William Lai in pole position for January's presidential election.
New Zealand gets new government promising tax cuts, less red tape
Centre-right National Party forms three-way coalition with the classically liberal ACT and populist New Zealand First.
Analysis: How to enforce the Israel-Hamas truce
The truce comes into effect soon. Its execution will fall on two fighting forces that have been trying to kill the other
Venice to trial admission fee, visitor limit from April 2024
City mayor hopes scheme can be a model for other places that are struggling to cope with surging visitor numbers.
A fire, two deaths and the business of elder care in India
On January 1, two women at an Antara Care Home in Delhi died in a fire, raising questions about the eldercare business.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 639
As the war enters its 639th day, these are the main developments.
Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls face slowdown in region’s biggest economy
GDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.
‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue
Many end up for months on end in dire conditions in detention centres – sometimes alongside their traffickers.