China’s exports tumble further as global demand falters
Analysts downgrade expectations for the economy for remainder of 2023 as factory output continues to slow.
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UK house prices fall for the first time in more than a decade
Buyers are less confident to make the move as rising borrowing costs bite, says a top mortgage lender.
Row around Sri Lanka’s holiest tree shows how fake news travels
Claims of 5G mobile signals harming Sri Maha Bodhi also illustrate the reverence in which the country holds the tree.
S Korea, Japan scramble jets due to China-Russia joint air patrol
China's defence ministry says patrol with Russian bomber aircraft was part of exercises that first started in 2019.
Adoption of anti-Semitism definition curbs free speech: Report
EU nations called out for adopting definition that conflates anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel.
Why a map in India’s new parliament has riled its neighbours
Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan express displeasure over 'Undivided India' mural in the recently inaugurated building.
Deadly quake adds to Haiti’s misery following devastating floods
At least four killed and dozens wounded as earthquake shakes parts of western Haiti following flooding at the weekend.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga declared ‘unfit’ to stand trial
The UN war crimes court deemed the 90-year-old genocide suspect 'no longer capable of meaningful participation'.
Artist Francoise Gilot, who loved and left Picasso, dies at 101
Acclaimed painter's art is housed in the world's most prestigious museums.
Air India sends plane for stranded US-bound passengers in Russia
Air India plane flying from New Delhi to San Francisco was diverted to Russia's Magadan after engine trouble.
Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations
US Secretary of State says relations between Washington and Riyadh are 'strengthened by progress on human rights'.
Record 13m students sit China’s ‘gaokao’ college entrance exams
The exams are known for being difficult and many students take additional tuition to help them through.
Malaysia hails ‘victory’ in row with Sulu sultan’s Filipino heirs
Malaysia says new ruling by French court could overturn a $14.9bn award handed to Filipino heirs of the Sulu sultanate.
Two killed, 5 wounded at Virginia high school graduation shooting
Police say a 19-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the mass shooting and found in possession of four handguns.
Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans
Ukrainian president calls the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of 'mass environmental destruction' by Russia.
Human Rights Watch declares LGBTQ state of emergency in the US
The advocacy organisation identified Florida, Tennessee and Texas as states increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ community.
Chris Christie, ex-governor and Trump critic, seeks US presidency
Ex-New Jersey governor launches his 2024 candidacy in New Hampshire, calling out Trump as a 'self-serving mirror-hog'.
US city approves funding for ‘Cop City’ after months of protests
Atlanta City Council approved funding for arge new law-enforcement training facility after 14 hours of public comment.
Desperate shortages in Khartoum as Sudan battles intensify
Residents struggle under Sudan's warring military factions as clashes intensify.
Oliver Stone: How he stopped worrying and learned to love nuclear
Film director says risk of nuclear contamination from Ukraine war is less threatening to the planet than fossil fuels.