Musk tweeted he was buying one of the world's most famous football clubs but offered no details.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico
Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous places to be a journalist, with at least 17 media workers killed in 2022.
New Zealand central bank hikes rates, signals aggressive stance
Reserve Bank of New Zealand unveils seventh straight hike, lifting benchmark rate to 3 percent.
Liz Cheney, Trump’s biggest Republican critic, loses Wyoming seat
Cheney loses primary for midterm elections, promises to do 'whatever it takes' to stop Trump becoming president again.
China’s premier urges pro-growth policies as economy sputters
Li Keqiang calls on provinces to bolster growth after consumption and output fall short of expectations.
Russia ministry says economic slump less severe than feared
Economy ministry says gross domestic product to shrink 4.2 percent this year amid sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
‘Survival at any cost’: Myanmar generals move to cement power
Min Aung Hlaing firing military chiefs, senior politicians and moving against tycoons amid chaos triggered by 2021 coup.
Monday, August 15, 2022
China imposes sanctions on seven Taiwan ‘secessionist’ officials
Beijing accuses the group of pushing independence for the island it claims as its own.
Australia, New Zealand deny ‘rumours’ of meat ban to China
Response comes after Chinese media reports imports could be suspended over foot-and-mouth disease concerns.
Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violence
Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.
Migrant crisis: Why are deadly sea journeys on the rise again?
Humanitarian rescue groups urge more action to prevent tragedies at sea.
US Justice Dept opposes efforts to unseal Trump search affidavit
Media had sought release of affidavit the government submitted when it requested search warrant for Donald Trump's home.
US film academy apologises to Indigenous activist for Oscar abuse
Sacheen Littlefeather endured racism and insults after taking a stand against insulting portrayals of Native Americans.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 173
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 173rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
As India turns 75, there is little to celebrate
On its milestone birthday, the country is faltering on several fronts.
Sri Lankans make crypto Ponzi scam claims
Many Sri Lankans allege they have been duped by a fake crypto investment scheme which has swindled millions of rupees.
Thailand economy grows at fastest pace in year on tourism rebound
Southeast Asian nation's economy grows 2.5 percent in June quarter following the easing of pandemic curbs.
India’s stock market guru Rakesh Jhunjhunwala dies at 62
Jhunjhunwala died on Sunday at the age of 62, a week after the launch of his budget airline, Akasa Air.
China’s economy slows as ‘zero COVID’ drags down sales, industry
Retail sales and industrial output for July fall short of analysts' forecasts after lockdowns stifle economic activity.
Malaysia ex-PM begins final bid to quash corruption conviction
Country's top court to hear appeal over convictions for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering.
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