Asia’s manufacturing slows, adding to global recession fears

Factory activity slows or declines in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan amid supply disruptions and rising costs.

‘Stay or go?’ Hong Kong’s handover generation face tough choice

Nearly 60 percent of young Hong Kongers have expressed a desire to emigrate amid diminishing freedoms in the city.

Hong Kong under heavy security as city marks handover

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in city on Thursday to attend anniversary and swear in new leader John Lee.

Ukraine-Russia live news: 10 killed in Odesa missile strike

An official says 3 children were among those killed when the missile struck a multi-story apartment building on Friday.

As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city.

Hong Kong: 25 years under Chinese rule

Hong Kong has been through immense changes since it was returned to Chinese rule in July 1, 1997.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president

Marcos Jr takes Philippines top job, 36 years after his father was toppled and forced into exile in a popular uprising.

China’s factory, services activity rebounds after decline

Official manufacturing purchasing managers' index rises in June after sliding during previous three months.

Under Marcos, Philippine labour activists fear return to the past

Labour organisers are sceptical that incoming president will prioritise better working conditions in the gig economy.

Russia-Ukraine live news: NATO moves to Cold War-like posture

The alliance's new military lineup will resemble its Cold War posture.

Putin condemns NATO’s ‘imperial ambitions’, warns Finland, Sweden

Helsinki and Stockholm joining NATO marks one of the biggest shifts in European security in decades.

Mexican journalist shot, marks 12th reporter murdered this year

Violence targeting reporters in Mexico continues to rise, as 47-year-old Antonio de la Cruz shot outside his home.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘terrorist’

The president urges the UN to do everything to stop Russia's 'killing spree' before its 'terrorist activity' spreads.

N Korea accuses US, regional allies of moves towards ‘Asian NATO’

State news agency KCNA accused US, Japan and South Korea of harbouring 'sinister aim' towards Pyongyang.

NATO summit opens amid warnings of ‘a more dangerous world’

Military alliance will discuss new strategic concept for upcoming decade and is set to label Russia as a primary threat.

Ghislaine Maxwell given 20 year sentence for sex trafficking

Maxwell in court told victims that she was 'sorry' but prosecution argued Maxwell had shown an 'utter lack of remorse'.

Five key takeaways from sixth January 6 US Capitol riot hearing

Former aide Cassidy Hutchinson shared observations from inside Donald Trump's White House in the days around the riots.

More than 300,000 civilians killed in Syrian conflict: UN report

The report says some 306,887 civilians were killed in Syria between March 1, 2011 to March 31, 2021 due to the conflict.

Sri Lanka under virtual lockdown as fuel restricted for pvt cars

Gov't decided on Monday to limit fuel to essential services until July 10 and told residents to stay home.

Is the global climate emergency making South Asia unlivable?

Recurrent catastrophic weather events in the region underscore the need for longer-term solutions to climate change.

Biden eyes China with memorandum to combat illegal fishing

Move comes as Washington steps up engagement with Asia to counter China's growing influence.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kremenchuk a ‘terrorist attack’ – Kyiv

The death toll in the city's shopping centre has risen to 16, with 59 wounded, emergency services say.

US: At least 3 dead after train hits truck, derails in Missouri

Amtrak says approximately 243 passengers, 12 crew were in train when it derailed en route to Chicago from Los Angeles.

NATO mulls how to define China: ‘Systemic challenge’ or worse?

NATO reassesses China as a concern due to Beijing's increasing military ambitions and growing economic might abroad.

Germany returns artefacts taken from Africa during colonial rule

Priceless artefacts taken from Cameroon, Namibia and Tanzania during colonial times will be returned, Germany says.

Indigenous protest leaders agree to talks with Ecuador government

Talks to begin as demonstrations against rising costs of living have paralysed parts of the South American country.

Russia defaults on foreign debt for the first time since 1918

Russia has pushed back against the default designation, saying it has the funds to cover any bills.

Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada

Palaeontologist says the mammoth is 'one of the most incredible mummified ice age animals ever discovered in the world'.

G7 launches $600bn infrastructure plan to counter China

G7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment to help finance infrastructure in developing countries.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 123

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 123rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Crypto needs to be eradicated

Cryptocurrency has no legitimate value in the real world and needs to be eradicated.

More than dozen found dead in South Africa nightclub: Police

Police say at least 17 patrons were found dead inside a popular club in a township in East London, police say.

After Roe v Wade, they will come for me – and for you

But we cannot let them. We must fight to protect the rights and the lives of one another and to shield the vulnerable.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Indonesia leader to visit Kyiv, Moscow

Joko Widodo says he will urge his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts to begin dialogue during visits to Kyiv, Moscow.

Ecuador ends emergency amid talks with Indigenous protest leaders

Security measures eased amid talks with protest leaders and an opposition-led move to remove the president from office.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 122

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 122nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Roe v Wade/Right v wrong: US Supreme Court guilty on abortion

The whole US system of patriarchal capitalism must indeed be aborted.

Deadly shooting at Norway bar ahead of Pride parade

A man has opened fire in locations including a queer bar ahead of the annual Pride parade in Norway's capital Oslo.

Afghanistan’s remote and poor villages hardest hit by earthquake

Remote villages nestled in rocky, unpaved mountains and hillsides, said to be key factor in severity of destruction.

Juul appeals to US federal court to end ban on e-cigarettes

Company has been widely blamed for surge in underage vaping, but recent survey shows a drop in teen vaping rate in US.

Cuban court sentences two dissident artists to prison terms

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara and Maykel Castillo receive five- and nine-year terms, respectively, Cuban prosecutor says.

Fifteen years of Gaza blockade: Open the doors of our prison now

The blockade on Gaza is a stain on human history.

UK by-elections: Johnson suffers blow as Tories lose two seats

Polls in Wakefield, and Tiverton and Honiton were first since PM narrowly survived a vote of confidence this month.

US Senate passes bipartisan gun safety bill, first in decades

The modest gun safety measure is the first significant gun control legislation to pass the US Senate in three decades.

Kim, N Korea military approve plans to strengthen ‘war deterrent’

Analysts say North Korean announcements could indicate plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to frontlines.

Clashes as Ecuador protests continue despite small concession

Protesters try to storm congress on the 11th day of marches after winning a concession on access to key cultural center.

Ukraine-Russia live news: US to send $450m more in military aid

The new package includes another four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), officials say.

5 key takeaways from fifth January 6 Capitol riot hearing

Latest hearing focuses to Donald Trump's efforts to pressure US Justice Department to 'say the election was corrupt'.

Tesla’s Texas, Berlin factories ‘losing billions of dollars’

A shortage of batteries and China COVID curbs have left the EV maker struggling to ramp up production, Elon Musk said.

China’s Xi talks of Russia-Ukraine war as ‘alarm for humanity’

Speaking at a virtual business forum, Chinese president also questions the utility of sanctions against Russia.

Police chief who led Texas school shooting response suspended

Local police have been under intense scrutiny over their response to the attack at the Robb Elementary School.

Ukraine-Russia live news: WW2 being repeated, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's president laments WW2 repeating on the anniversary of Hitler's surprise attacks on the Soviet Union.

WNBA names Brittney Griner as honorary All-Star starter

Russian state-run news agency Tass reported that Griner's detention was extended until at least July 2.

‘Frightening’: US appeals court upholds Arkansas anti-BDS law

Advocates say ruling will 'flip the First Amendment on its head' and endanger the free speech rights of all Americans.

Estonia protests to Russia over helicopter airspace violation

Estonia also called for Russian troops to leave Ukraine, and expressed solidarity with fellow Baltic nation Lithuania.

Five key takeaways from January 6 US Capitol riot hearing

Fourth hearing of the month examined Trump's efforts to pressure local and state officials to overturn 2020 elections.

Saudi Crown Prince MBS arrives in Jordan on regional visit

Business leaders and officials hope the visit will unblock at least $3bn in investment projects by Saudi Arabia.

‘Through our own eyes’: Rohingya refugees stage photography show

Refugees in Bangladesh's sprawling camps hope online exhibition and book will help world better understand their lives.

Russian Nobel medal sale raises $103.5m for Ukraine children

Journalist Dmitry Muratov, who won prize in 2021, will give the money to the UNICEF humanitarian response to the war.

World’s largest freshwater fish caught in Cambodia

Fisher on the Mekong River caught a giant stingray that weighed almost 300kg.

Hong Kong’s iconic floating restaurant sinks in South China Sea

Famed tourist attraction capsizes near the Paracel Islands after encountering "adverse conditions".

Art of the deal: South Korean millennials swap stocks for art

A growing number of younger South Koreans are investing in art as stocks and pricey real estate lose allure.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Severodonetsk is just ‘hell’ – Governor

Serhiy Haidai describes non-stop shelling in the city, saying 'everything is engulfed in fire'.

Trump ally’s Senate campaign video blocked on social media

Facebook says the ad violates its policies on violence and incitement while Twitter blocked the video from being shared.

Air India readies one of the largest aircraft deals in history

The carrier plans to order up to 300 narrow-body jets from either Airbus or Boeing or both.

Chinese gambling hub Macau shuts businesses for COVID testing

Mass testing comes after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered in the former Portuguese colony.

North Korea reports 18,820 more ‘fever’ cases amid COVID outbreak

Declining case numbers comes as experts have expressed doubt N Korea has been able to bring outbreak under control.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv says Moscow to intensify attacks

The president says Ukraine will see a rise in hostilities this week as it awaits an EU decision on its candidate status.

Colombia: Left-wing ex-rebel Gustavo Petro wins presidency

Petro defeats construction magnate Rodolfo Hernandez by a margin of more than 700,000 votes in presidential runoff.

Russia advances in battle for key eastern Ukraine city

Moscow claims its forces have taken control of a village near the industrial city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine.

France votes as Macron battles to win parliamentary majority

The French president hopes to secure an outright majority to carry out tough reforms.

Russia-Ukraine live news: NATO warns war could drag on for years

The alliance's warning of a protracted war comes as Russia intensifies its assault on eastern Ukraine.

Apple Inc workers in Maryland, US vote to join a union

Workers in Maryland become the first retail employees of Apple Inc to unionize in the United States.

UK, NATO warn of long Ukraine war as Zelenskyy visits front lines

British prime minister, NATO head call for sustained support as Russia intensifies assault on eastern Ukraine.

US to roll out COVID vaccines for youngest children next week

US to begin vaccinating children as young as six months after CDC clears Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna jabs for infants.

In Malaysia, refugees discover that ‘theatre can be their voice’

Parastoo performing group gives refugees chance to challenge stereotypes and change the narrative of their lives.

State controls just 60 percent of Burkina Faso: ECOWAS mediator

Recent killing of 89 people in the northern village of Seytenga was one of the worst massacres in the country's history.

How did the Russia-Ukraine war trigger a global food crisis?

Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world's wheat and barley and more than 70 percent of its sunflower oil.

Israeli air attacks hit Gaza after rocket fire

Palestinian media reported that the Israeli strikes fell on agricultural land in Gaza.

Afghanistan: Blast hits Sikh temple in Kabul

About 30 people were inside the building when the explosion occurred, according to a temple official.

Vietnam jails high-profile environmentalist for tax evasion

Nguy Thi Khanh, a globally recognised campaigner on climate and the environment, has been sent to prison for two years.

Russia-Ukraine latest: UN says civilian casualties exceed 10,000

The dead include hundreds of children killed mostly in intense shelling, missile and air strikes.

Australia fire victims struggle to rebuild as material costs rise

Many communities devastated by fires two years ago are also struggling to find construction workers to build new homes.

Texas lawmaker says Uvalde police agree to cooperate with probe

In recent weeks, law enforcement officials have stopped providing new updates about the shooting, raising concern.

US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list

Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, an ex-national treasurer, was put on blacklist in 2017 on charges of undermining democracy.

Elon Musk and Tesla sued over Dogecoin ‘pyramid scheme’

Plaintiff accuses Tesla CEO of manipulating cryptocurrency for 'profit, exposure and amusement'.

Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Gross violations’ in Mariupol, UN says

Death and destruction in port city show serious abuse of international law, UN human rights commissioner says.

Miami, Toronto, Mexico City named among 2026 World Cup co-hosts

FIFA unveils list of 16 cities in United States, Canada, and Mexico that will host matches in 2026 World Cup.

Romanian port becomes key transit hub for Ukrainian grain

Ukraine races against time to export its grain through Romania before the new harvest begins.

New activity detected at North Korea’s nuclear testing facility

US think tank says satellite images suggest work is underway on a second tunnel at the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility.

War-fuelled food crisis to add to ‘staggering’ number displaced

UN refugee chief says more than 100 million people around the world are displaced as a result of war and other crises.

ISIL leader detained in Syria: US-led coalition

Unnamed leader picked up in a morning raid said to be an 'experienced bomb maker and facilitator'.

Colombia: Will elections further divide the country?

In run-off presidential election, Colombians will choose between two radically different anti-establishment candidates.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv fighters ignore call to surrender

Ukraine's soldiers remain in the city's Azot chemical plant despite Russia's ultimatum they lay down arms on Wednesday.

Dr Fauci, renowned pandemic adviser, tests positive for COVID

Dr Fauci became a household name for his reassuring and professional presence early in the pandemic.

K-pop supergroup BTS to work on solo projects

Band members make surprise announcement during dinner to mark the group's founding in 2013.

Call for urgent action as Australia faces biodiversity crisis

Former threatened species commissioner says more needs to be done if Australia is to save its unique flora and fauna.

Ukraine-Russia live news: Kyiv calls for anti-missile systems

Zelenskyy says there is no justification for delay of these weapons as Russian forces continue to ravage Severodonetsk.

CIA coder who allegedly leaked classified material begins trial

Prosecutors say Joshua Schulte leaked classified information because of workplace dispute; he says he is being framed.

US votes on bill expanding security for Supreme Court justices

Supporters of the move say threats to the justices have increased with some protesters gathering outside their homes.

Tornado Alley’s eastward shift threatens millions of Americans

Highly destructive tornado activity has been moving into US states with denser metropolitan populations.

Namibia: Surge in black rhino poaching in June, ministry says

The environment ministry says 11 black rhinos were recently killed and their horns removed.

No let up in crypto slide, Bitcoin at 18-month low

Cryptocurrencies are now emblematic of a flight from speculative investments as monetary policy is tightened globally.

Is Nigeria’s security crisis out of control?

String of deadly attacks by different groups highlights a countrywide emergency.

Cambodia lawyer, opposition party members jailed for treason

Group including prominent lawyer Theary Seng were tried over opposition leader Sam Rainsy's 2019 attempt to return home.

Australia beat Peru on penalties to reach Qatar World Cup 2022

Substitute goalkeeper Redmayne the hero for Australia who sealed their World Cup place for the fifth successive time.

Russia ‘earned’ $98bn in fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war

A new report says most exports went to European countries as Kyiv urges the West to sever all trade with Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 110

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 110th day, we take a look at the main developments.

A tribute to Mithali Raj, India’s cricketing genius

Former Indian captain has retired from international cricket after a career that spanned nearly 23 years.

Bids for Indian cricket media rights touch $6bn, Amazon pulls out

Bidding, which began on Sunday for broadcast and digital rights, continues as the price soars.

Oracle women stumble in pay bias suit while Google cuts a deal

Oracle women are poised to lose the class-action status they earlier won in a five-year court fight with their employer.

Russian anti-torture NGO disbands after ‘foreign agent’ label

Kremlin has used 'foreign agent' label against non-governmental organisations, political opponents, and journalists.

Why is the war in Ukraine causing a global food crisis?

The Stream also looks at women’s rights in Nepal and the January 6 hearings in the US.

Polls open in French parliamentary election amid left surge

Voting is under way in the first round, with a resurgent left seeking to thwart President Macron's aim to get majority.

Q&A: Indonesia’s defence minister on security in the Asia-Pacific

At Shangri-La Dialogue, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto says he is confident the leaders of the US and China will be wise.

Biden says he has ‘not yet’ decided on trip to Saudi Arabia

US president's comments come amid opposition to the possible visit from legislators and human rights groups.

Russia-Ukraine live: 800 civilians hiding in Severodonetsk plant

Hundreds are hiding underneath the Azot factory in the besieged city as Russia refuses to negotiate troops' passage.

Tanzania signs natural gas deal with Equinor and Shell

Agreement marks significant step forward in Tanzania's efforts to export part of its vast offshore gas deposits.

Turkey’s ‘culture war’: Anger grows as string of events cancelled

As AK Party-run cities and districts cancel events, critics say the gov't is waging a 'culture war' ahead of elections.

Bolivian ex-President Anez jailed for 10 years for mounting coup

Ex-President Jeanine Anez found guilty of orchestrating a coup that brought her to power in 2019.

Could Ukraine war prompt another hunger crisis in Africa?

African Union says disruption of Ukraine grain exports risks 'catastrophic scenario' of food shortages and price rises.

Iran says oil sales strong despite effect of Ukraine war

Iran's petroleum ministry has said it won't lose customers even as China buys more oil from Russia.

Shireen Abu Akleh, one month on: ‘The days have not passed’

Journalists at the scene of the Al Jazeera reporter's killing on May 11 remain in shock and trauma.

How Biden’s Israel approach bets on ‘short’ public attention span

One month after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington has yet to condemn Israel or back third-party investigation.

US defence secretary chides China over ‘provocative’ behaviour

Lloyd Austin tells Asia-Pacific security summit that Beijing's military activities around Taiwan threaten stability.

Brazil finds ‘organic material’ in Amazon hunt for missing men

'Apparently human' remains found in river where Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen.

US officer who killed Patrick Lyoya pleads not guilty to murder

Killing of 26-year-old refugee in US state of Michigan has reignited nationwide debate over racism and police violence.

Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges

Focus on keynote speeches by Japan, US and China, with special address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Key takeaways from US Congress hearing on January 6 Capitol riot

Trump took centre stage as US lawmakers pushed to highlight the danger and violence of the 2021 attack on US Capitol.

Gamefowl millionaire: Thai women find fortunes in cockfighting

Breeding gamefowl rather than putting them in a ring to fight has become a lucrative business.

Jan 6 panel live news: Committee points to Trump role in riots

Trump 'summoned rioters', lit flame of attack on Capitol and failed to stop it, says committee vice chair Liz Cheney.

Summit of the Americas: A squandered opportunity at critical time

US President Joe Biden’s decision to exclude the presidents of three countries has overshadowed the summit's agenda.

Biden administration opens civil rights probe of Louisiana police

US investigation will focus on whether state police regularly use excessive force, discriminate against Black people.

Ewolo: Searching for family in Africa

A search for family leads Ewolo from Switzerland to Congo where a chance encounter leads to an unimaginable reunion.

India’s plan to remove old, polluting vehicles faces challenges

Most vehicle owners surveyed say decision to remove them should be based on miles covered, not vehicle age.

Bangladesh begins investigation into deadly container depot fire

Police begin probing eight officials operating the depot on suspicion of negligence and mismanagement.

Americas Summit: Biden pledges economic help, ‘ambitious actions’

US president unveils Latin America economic plan, promises 'ambitious actions' at summit marred by diplomatic snubs.

US SEC chief unveils plans to overhaul Wall Street stock trading

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler unveiled plans aimed at making the $45 trillion US equities market more transparent.

China, Russia defend N Korea vetoes at UN General Assembly

China, Russia take aim at US to explain their decision to veto new UN sanctions against North Korea.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Russia’s economy ‘unraveling’

New analysis by trade group says Western sanctions are 'wiping out' more than a decade of economic growth in Russia.

Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control in emotional speech

McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, calls for 'responsible' gun ownership after mass shooting at town's primary school.

Russia’s flagship Aeroflot plans $3bn emergency cash infusion

Aeroflot also plans to order 300 planes from a state-owned firm after Airbus, Boeing halted supplies due to sanctions.

Myanmar condemns ‘reckless’ statements on activists’ executions

If death sentences against the two political opponents of the coup are carried out they will be the first since 1988.

Are NFTs the future of art?

Non-fungible tokens are changing the way digital art is sold and valued.

‘Nothing to apologise for’: Merkel defends Russia legacy

In first interview since stepping down in December, Merkel stresses Russia trade ties, and importance of diplomacy.

Refugees risk exploitation, abuse in Malaysia food industry

Malaysian law does not recognise refugees so many are forced to work informally to support themselves.

Russian parliament votes to tighten ‘foreign agents’ law

The bill says any person who receives financial or any kind of support from abroad can be designated a 'foreign agent'.

US Supreme Court: Abortion, guns among cases still to be decided

The conservative-majority court has 30 cases to decide including on abortion and gun rights.

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis threatens its dollar-earning IT firms

Sri Lanka’s IT sector is trying to retain talent with dollar-linked salaries as young professionals look to exodus.

US warns of ‘forceful’ response if N Korea tests nuclear weapon

Warning comes amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test since 2017.

Mali military promises return to civilian rule in March 2024

Generals hope offer will lead to lifting of sanctions imposed after they reneged on an earlier promise to hold elections

A night with Myanmar’s wizards

We go into the world of the weizza, people believed to have gained magical powers through years of meditation.

Many dead after pilgrim bus falls into gorge in northern India

At least 26 people die after bus plunges into a gorge in a mountainous region in northern India, say officials.

Kazakhstan votes to amend constitution: Referendum results

Kazakhs overwhelmingly vote for constitutional changes in a referendum spearheaded by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Russia-Ukraine war: Lavrov ‘forced to cancel Serbia visit’

Serbian daily says Russian foreign minister visit cancelled after European countries close their airspace to his plane.

Google told to pay Australian politician $515,000 for defamation

Australian court orders Google to pay John Barilaro $515,000 for defamatory videos posted on YouTube.

9 killed, dozens wounded in three mass shootings across US

Shootings in three US cities leave nine dead as legislators scramble to tackle gun violence.

S Korea, US fire eight missiles in response to N Korea tests

S Korean military says the action is a demonstration of the allies readiness to respond to N Korean 'provocations'.

Russia-Ukraine live: Putin vows to use ‘our means of destruction’

If Kyiv gets longer-range rockets, Moscow will 'strike at those objects that we have not yet struck', says president.

Is Bangladesh doing enough to protect workers?

Container port explosion highlights continued poor industrial safety standards.

Australia says a Chinese fighter jet intercepted its plane in May

Australian says the Chinese fighter jet intercepted its military plane over the South China Sea on May 26.

N Korea fires eight missiles as S Korea, US wrap up naval drills

Latest launch comes amid signs N Korea is pressing ahead with preparations at its nuclear testing ground in Punggye-ri.

What’s at stake as Australia’s Albanese visits Indonesia?

Indonesia-Australia relationship in spotlight as newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Jakarta.

Russia-Ukraine live news: Street battles rage in Severodonetsk

Ukraine's president says situation in Severodonetsk, where street fighting is continuing, remains 'extremely difficult'.

Russia vs Ukraine: The fog of propaganda and disinformation

Four months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we analyse the spread of disinformation and the propaganda war.

A ‘cosmic stink’: Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, 40 years on

Forty years after the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, Israel persists with its lunatic urges to kill in Palestine and beyond.

Earth’s CO2 level passes a new climate milestone

The CO2 level in May was 50 percent higher than during the pre-industrial era, raising fears about climate change.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 101

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 101st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Trump-backed Mehmet Oz wins US Senate Republican primary

Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick concedes Pennsylvania primary to celebrity heart surgeon Mehmet Oz.

US says China’s Tiananmen crackdown ‘won’t be forgotten’

Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989 leaving an unknown number dead.

Timeline: The first 100 days of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukraine invasion was met with sanctions, expansion of NATO, and a bifurcation of the global financial and trade system.

Pakistan Taliban says ceasefire with gov’t in Islamabad extended

The banned TTP extends ceasefire indefinitely as the previous truce between the two sides expired on May 30.

‘We’re back’: Cambodia’s embattled opposition hopes for revival

Cambodia holds local elections Sunday and new opposition party hopes to chip away at the dominance of the ruling party.

Police in Hong Kong warn over vigil as Tiananmen ‘erased’

For first time, Hong Kong will hold no public events to mark the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Can we end malaria within our lifetime?

Cases have risen as anti-malaria efforts suffered setbacks from COVID-19 pandemic.

Why some South Koreans want their own nuclear bomb

N Korea's growing capabilities amid doubts over US defence commitments raising calls for S Korea to go nuclear.

‘Enough’: Biden tells lawmakers to pass gun control laws

In an emotional speech, US president says it is time for lawmakers to enact tough laws to curb gun violence.

Tunisian president sacks dozens of judges as he consolidates rule

Kais Saied, whose opponents accuse him of a 'coup', has been ruling by decree since he set aside the 2014 constitution.

Ukraine keeps World Cup hopes alive with victory over Scotland

Ukraine team puts on skilful display to ease past Scotland, now need to beat Wales to advance to finals in Qatar.

Police say four killed in Oklahoma in new US gun rampage

Gunman went on shooting spree at medical centre, with the US still grappling with last week's attack on a Texas school.

Shadowy pro-military militias target Myanmar’s anti-coup movement

Lawmakers, activists killed amid concern over tit-for-tat retaliatory violence spiralling out of control.

Med Hondo: A founding father of African cinema

The African cinema luminary whose films on injustice and racism challenged and often shocked European audiences.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 98

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 98th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Have the pandemic profiteers made too much money?

New report finds that COVID-19 created almost 600 new billionaires.

Outrage in Pakistan after woman gang-raped on moving train

Three suspects arrested for raping the 25-year-old mother of two children in empty compartment of Karachi-bound train.

US to send advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, Biden says

US official says weapons being sent are HIMARS, which have a longer range than those currently deployed by Ukraine.