
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
2023-10-18 12:47

China's Xi promises more market openness and new investments for Belt and Road projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising greater access to China’s market for international firms and new financing exceeding $100 billion for other developing economies
2023-10-18 12:22

Ukraine's special forces use daring raids and distraction tactics in bid to free Crimea
A swarm of Ukrainian jet skis races across the ocean under pitch black skies, visible only from the infra-red camera of a drone watching from above. They slow down as they approach the shore to avoid detection and hurry onto dry land.
2023-10-18 12:22

The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States
From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.
2023-10-18 12:18

MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage
Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen.
2023-10-18 11:57

Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China
Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region
2023-10-18 11:49

What’s the Kennection? #84
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-10-18 11:46

Asia Stocks Mixed on China Data Beat, Mideast War: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks fluctuated as traders weighed better-than-expected China data against intensifying Middle East tensions. The Bank of Japan
2023-10-18 11:24

Citadel, Trade Group Sue SEC Over Data-Reporting Cost
Citadel Securities and a trade group sued the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday over changes the regulator
2023-10-18 11:23

Biden heads to Middle East inflamed by Gaza hospital blast
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Steve Holland GAZA U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Israel on Wednesday to signal
2023-10-18 11:20

Hong Kong court backs same-sex married couples on equal housing rights
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government bid to deny same-sex married couples the right to rent and own public housing, saying that it was "discriminatory in nature" and a complete denial of such couples' rights.
2023-10-18 11:16

They followed evacuation orders. An Israeli airstrike killed them the next day.
When Palestinians in north Gaza heeded the warnings issued in the Israeli military's phone calls, text messages, and fliers advising them to head south, they thought they were fleeing to potential safety.
2023-10-18 10:58