Philippine VP Duterte denies assassination plot against President Marcos Jr
Relations between powerful vice president and president continue to deteriorate, as investigators summon Duterte.
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Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women
UN report says average of 140 women and girls were killed each day in 2023…
Crypto market sheds $180 billion in a day as bitcoin slides further from $100,000 milestone
Bitcoin’s price retreated further from the psychologically important $100,000 milestone as investors booked profits from…
Orange partners with OpenAI, Meta to develop custom African-language AI models
Orange is working with OpenAI and Meta to build custom AI models that can understand…
What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?
US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants…
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
Judge rules that the government’s policies favouring heterosexual couples ‘cannot be justified’.
‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and…
Huawei launches first phones capable of running its new self-developed operating system
Huawei launched the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro and Mate 70 Pro+ and foldable Mate…
Climate Change: Are women the answer?
Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.
Israel strikes across Lebanon during reports of ceasefire deal
Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Beirut on Monday evening during reports of a potential ceasefire…
Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance
The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens’ online use.
‘What many of us feel’: ‘Enshittification’ named word of the year
Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.
Heathrow boss says 2025 to bring final decision on controversial third runway
Thomas Woldbye told the Airlines 2024 conference he expected a final decision “one way or…
Trump will deliver the final death blow to the liberal order
The current international order, already on its last legs due to the West’s support for…
Several reported killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad
Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime…
Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march…
Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar
Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa…
CNBC Daily Open: Investors endorse Trump’s Treasury secretary pick
Investors like Scott Bessent because, as a hedge fund founder, he brings to the job…
Meet the start-up working to save newborn babies and democratize pregnancy care
More than two million babies died in the first 20 days of their lives in…
Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms
A number of high-profile American business leaders are in China this week for the country’s…
