Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here's why it matters for the world
Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an increasingly assertive China militarizes disputed islands and confronts its regional rivals over their competing claims in the strategically important and resource-rich waterway.
2023-09-29 14:48
Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to 'bully' China
China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippines defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he said his nation had to stand up to Beijing's territorial expansion in the South China Sea.
2023-09-29 14:47
Live updates |Ryder Cup gets going with noise and heckles
The Ryder Cup is finally here and it didn't take long to be reminded how raucous it is
2023-09-29 14:26
UK economy grows 0.2% in Q2 2023
LONDON British gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2023 was 0.2% higher than the quarter before,
2023-09-29 14:22
Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday
2023-09-29 14:19
China Looks to Relax Data Export Rules to Allay Business Fears
China has proposed relaxing its strict rules on data flows abroad, in its latest move to allay foreign
2023-09-29 13:54
Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
The Canadian PM said India was an important geopolitical and economic power.
2023-09-29 13:49
Asian Stocks Trim Biggest Quarterly Loss in a Year: Markets Wrap
Stocks rose in Asia on the last trading day of the quarter amid optimism over spending during China’s
2023-09-29 13:28
PineBridge Is Bullish on China as Xi Turns More Pragmatic
PineBridge Investments has turned bullish on China saying the authorities are starting to look more determined to bolster
2023-09-29 13:20
Ukraine war: Slovakia's Robert Fico eyes comeback in Saturday's election
Robert Fico says if his party returns to power in Saturday's vote, military aid to Ukraine will end.
2023-09-29 13:19
Europe's oldest shoe found in Spanish bat cave
The 6,000 year old woven sandals are among dozens of prehistoric objects being analysed by scientists.
2023-09-29 12:55
As China censors homegrown feminism, a feminist scholar from Japan is on its bestseller lists
A 75-year-old Japanese feminist scholar who’s not married and does not have children is not the kind of person you'd expect to get famous in China
2023-09-29 12:48