Australian writer detained in China fears he will die in jail
A Chinese-Australian writer who has been detained in China for more than four years said he fears he could die in jail, after a large cyst was found on his kidney.
2023-08-28 16:59
Lagarde Policy Silence Keeps ECB Interest-Rate Debate Raging
Christine Lagarde’s avoidance of a clear signal of intent for European Central Bank policy has just thrown a
2023-08-28 16:54
Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
2023-08-28 16:22
Vietnam PM Fighting for Future as Economy Lags Growth Target
While disagreements are common between elected leaders and central bankers, they’re unusual in one-party, Communist-run nations. When they
2023-08-28 15:48
North Korea: Country eases Covid rules to let in citizens stuck abroad
Many North Koreans were stranded overseas after the country shut its borders in early 2020 to keep Covid out.
2023-08-28 15:45
Saudi PIF, Holders to Offer 30% Stake in Ades IPO
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, ADES Investments Holding Ltd. and Zamil Group Investment Ltd. plan to sell shares
2023-08-28 15:27
Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
2023-08-28 14:59
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
2023-08-28 14:50
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a racially motivated shooting left 3 people dead in Jacksonville, officials say. Here's what we know
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, authorities said.
2023-08-28 14:17
Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel
Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.
2023-08-28 13:23
Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.
2023-08-28 13:20
China’s Economic Slump Continues to Batter Old Economy Steel and Coal Sectors
China’s slump is battering its commodities sector, with profits from coal mining to metals production continuing to decline
2023-08-28 11:27