UK’s Sunak, Saudi crown prince to meet ‘at the earliest opportunity’
Mohammed bin Salman has not visited Britain since March 2018 before the killing of Saudi…
Month: August 2023
Bitcoin falls to lowest level in nearly two months after Fed minutes dial up inflation concerns
Cryptocurrencies were under pressure Thursday as investors grappled with renewed concerns about the U.S. economy.
Haitian gang leader warns potential foreign force against any abuses
Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier says Haitians will rise up against international force if human rights abuses…
Oceans absorb 90% of the heat from climate change — here’s why record ocean temps are so harmful
Record ocean temperatures cause stronger storms, displace and kill fish populations, stress coral reefs, turbocharge…
Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar only to ‘live in fear’ in India
In Nuh, the only Muslim-majority district in Haryana, Rohingya refugees live in fear of violence…
Most ECOWAS members ready to join standby force in Niger: Commissioner
ECOWAS commissioner says all member states will join the force except those under military rule…
Heavy rain causes flight cancellations, floods in Germany
Parts of Germany see streets deluged and trees toppled as storm leads to dozens of…
Inside Thailand’s Child Sex Tourism Trade
101 East investigates Thailand’s sex tourism trade and how vulnerable children are exploited.
Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns
Two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, ties between the neighbours deteriorate amid rise…
North Korea could take military action around key summit: South Korea
Actions could include ICBM and spy satellite launch amid signs of activity at key launch…
Russia’s inflation spike sets Kremlin and central bank on collision course
Russia’s rising inflation and plunging currency have spotlighted an emerging discord between the Kremlin and…
Asia promotes crypto clarity amid regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.
Asia is promoting clear crypto rules at a time when large firms are facing regulatory…
Lithuania closes two border crossings with Belarus amid growing tensions
Lithuania temporarily shuts two of six checkpoints located on shared 680km border with Belarus over…
China urged to tackle online racism targeting Black people
Human Rights Watch says racist tropes ‘common’ across Chinese social media, and that platforms and…
Missiles aren’t the only threat from North Korea. Its conventional arms are just as deadly
North Korea’s missile program is only one of many threats the reclusive state has in…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 540
As the war enters its 540th day, these are the main developments.
China’s premier says country will work to achieve growth targets
China’s Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday the country would work to achieve its economic targets…
Progressive Arevalo leads in poll ahead of Guatemala presidential election
A survey from CID Gallup shows Bernardo Arevalo surging ahead of conservative rival Sandra Torres…
Progressive Arevalo leads in poll ahead of Guatemala presidential election
A survey from CID Gallup shows Bernardo Arevalo surging ahead of conservative rival Sandra Torres…
Trump stiffed his alleged co-conspirators, whose false claims brought in $250 million
Some of former President Donald Trump’s alleged co-conspirators were never paid for their work for…
