Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says…
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Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels all flights, stranding passengers
Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on ‘ongoing viability of the business’.
‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi
Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that…
HSBC beats expectations in first quarter earnings; Group CEO Noel Quinn to retire
HSBC has approved a first interim dividend of 10 cents per share, as well as…
UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon’s discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on…
Covid caused a ‘massive spike’ in yacht sales — Now some of those boats are back on the market
Several years after a buying frenzy, the yachting industry is seeing a sudden rush of…
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus…
86% of expats report being stressed out, but study suggests they may also cope better with burnout
Expats are a crucial part of the global workforce today. Although they experience higher levels…
IMF raises its Asia growth forecast for 2024, highlights India’s growth and China stimulus as key drivers
The upward revision reflects upgrades for China, the IMF said, where it expects policy stimulus…
On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
Samsung Electronics’ operating profit jumps 932.8% in first quarter, beats expectations
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said operating profit for the first quarter jumped as memory chip…
US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war
Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students’ ‘courage’ amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.
Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe
Sudan’s notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move…
Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
Columbia University students respond to threats of suspension
Columbia University students react to suspension threats as deadline to leave pro-Palestine protest camp passes.
What would ICC arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu mean for Israel?
International Criminal Court could issue warrants for arrest of senior Israeli officials.
Palestinian-American student in Texas sees positive outcome of protests
University of Texas student Mustafa Yowell says Americans are paying attention to Palestinian rights like…
