Hong Kong, Tokyo among world’s most expensive cities for expats
Six of the top 10 most expensive cities for expats are in Asia. Hong Kong claimed the title for the second year in a row, despite being rocked by months of protests.…
German industrial output plunges in record slump
Germany's industrial month-on-month output slumped 17.9% in April. And, year-on-year it fell 25.3%, the heaviest since 1991, say federal statisticians. That is worse than previously forecast by analysts.…
New Zealand declares itself coronavirus-free after last case
New Zealand will lift restrictions now that the last-known COVID-19 patient has recovered. Prime Minister Ardern said although transmission of the virus has been "eliminated," it will take work to keep it…
Germany struggles to face its own police racism
The killing of George Floyd in the US has put extra scrutiny on structural racism in the police. Activists in Germany are now renewing calls to address cases of police brutality in…
EU calls for greater regulation of US tech companies
The need in Europe for tighter rules on US internet giants has become "urgent," says its anti-monopolies chief Margethe Vestager. Brussels is seeking submissions by September on its planned 'Digital Services Act.'…
Webster Dictionary to redefine racism to include ‘Systemic’ oppression after complaint
Merriam-Webster, the centuries-old dictionary, has announced that it would redefine the word "racism" after receiving an email from Kennedy Mitchum, a 22-year-old graduate of the Drake University claiming that the current definition…