World
26 Aug 2023
During this week's BRICS summit, China is leading calls for expansion of the grouping's membership and influence. However, a major rift remains between Beijing and New Delhi.
26 Aug 2023
The health and cost-of-living crises has disproportionately affected the poor and women in developing Asia, hurting their chances of long-term improvement.
26 Aug 2023
Japan has begun to pump more than a million metric tons of treated water from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The process is expected to take decades to complete.
26 Aug 2023
The lack of a data release for July comes as China's youth jobless rate surged to a record high in June. By covering up the "bad news," Beijing's intent could be to pacify a disillusioned generation.
26 Aug 2023
In Europe, water shortages are causing tensions in some countries. But, for now, there's enough water to go around. Using the precious resource more efficiently is key.
26 Aug 2023
After not attending the BRICS summit in South Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to travel to India for the G20 summit, the Kremlin says.
26 Aug 2023
The president of the Spanish Soccer Federation, Luis Rubiales, has said he will not resign after kissing a player on the lips after the Women's World Cup Final.
26 Aug 2023
The controversial law cracks down on criticism and bans anonymous internet pathways. Activists fear that this will affect the LGBTQ minority.
26 Aug 2023
The German economy emerges from recession, but is still in a phase of weakness. From April to June, it recorded zero growth compared to the previous quarter.
26 Aug 2023
Despite restrictions at home, Pakistani filmmakers are finally getting plaudits abroad. Domestically, however, the industry has been blighted by censorship.
26 Aug 2023
Surrendered without a shot fired, the town of Kupyansk was one of the first Ukrainian territories to face Russian occupation. Under the facade of Moscow’s Russification strategy, a divided city was further broken.
26 Aug 2023
The profound disillusionment gripping Zimbabweans since the 2017 coup has left them questioning their fight for democracy. Experts say military juntas in West Africa may face the same challenge if they don't change.