From unfair trade to TikTok: US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s China trip
US-China talks come amid Biden administration’s complaints that Beijing is unfairly subsidising Chinese industries.
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Tesla settles lawsuit over Autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer
The settlement avoids a jury trial months ahead of Tesla’s scheduled release of a self-driving…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
Singapore tech salaries mostly fell in 2023, but these jobs saw wages jump
On an industry level, tech salaries dipped in 2023 as tech funding in Asia also…
Biden unveils $6.6bn for Taiwan’s TSMC to ramp up US chip production
Taiwanese chip giant will build third facility in Arizona as part of $65bn investment in…
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.
The ‘sandwich generation’ faces pressure as the world ages — here are 3 tips to prevent burnout
The world’s population is living longer, but this is placing mounting financial and emotional pressure…
Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and…
Residents in North America look to the sky for a rare total solar eclipse
The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the…
Dali container removal will take weeks, a key to Port of Baltimore reopening
Container removal from the ship that crashed into the collapsed Key Bridge is underway but…
Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide ‘life changing’ debt relief, a key issue for…
Is Myanmar’s military losing ground?
Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks.
Moment total solar eclipse occurs in North America
Watch the moment a total solar eclipse wows onlookers in North America.
In Michigan, a Ramadan like no other as Muslims grapple with Gaza’s siege
Across the US, the Islamic holiday is less joyous, more sombre as Muslims seek answers…
Record floods in Russia’s Ural Mountains
Russia declares a federal emergency as flooding forces thousands from their water-logged homes in the…
Hamas says no progress in Gaza truce talks as sides set to meet again
No major progress achieved in negotiations in Cairo, Israeli and Hamas officials say.
Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
Joe Biden says Donald Trump ‘scrambling’ as reproductive rights set to be central issue ahead…
UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to implement ‘global consensus on the two-state…
British runner completes challenge to run length of Africa
Russ Cook finishes the journey of more than 16,000km (9,940 miles) in 352 days, raising…
