India’s Adani lost more money this week than anyone else on globe
Billionaire plunged down the wealth rankings after media reports raised transparency concerns around his conglomerate.
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US may ban Chinese surveillance cameras, citing security risks
The FCC order would forbid US sales of specified telecommunications and surveillance equipment from some Chinese firms.
Obamacare survives third US Supreme Court challenge
Latest Republican bid to overturn the Affordable Care Act fails, preserving health care for millions of Americans.
Will Israel’s new PM Naftali Bennett be worse than Bibi?
Some analysts predict new leader will carry out his agenda of expanding illegal Israeli settlements more vigorously.
Moroccan king congratulates Israel’s new prime minister
Message to Naftali Bennett from King Mohammed VI comes as the leader of Hamas visits Morocco for meetings.
‘Structural’ failure blamed for deadly Mexico metro crash
A series of construction defects in the overpass caused the accident that left 26 people dead, a probe has found.
‘Space Dream’: China astronauts blast off for new space station
China has launched its first crewed space mission in five years, sending three astronauts to a new space station.
Protests against police brutality spread across Tunisian capital
Protesters block roads, burn tyres and clash with police in Ettadhamen and Intilaka neighbourhoods of Tunis.
‘Fight or flight’: Indians mull moving abroad amid COVID crisis
Visa services say 'unprecedented surge' in people looking to immigrate to nations with better living conditions.
Hong Kong democracy activists trying to ‘start over’ in the UK
Different people with different experiences, united in dedication to democratic freedom and fear of going back 'home'.
The quarry threatening Turkey’s pristine ‘Paradise Valley’
Construction has angered villagers who allege it is illegal, and dangerous to their health and prosperity.
Myanmar security forces blamed for burning down village in Magway
The blaze at Kin Ma, a village of about 800 people, left an estimated 200 homes reduced into piles of ash and bricks.
Rights groups urge Canada to end ‘abusive’ immigration detention
Amnesty International and HRW say indefinite detention of immigrants in Canada causing widespread distress and trauma.
The Biden–Putin Summit Ended Without Major Breakthroughs — And The Russian Leader Relishing The Spotlight
Shenzhou-12: China launches first astronauts to new space station
In China's longest ever human spaceflight mission, crew to spend three months aboard Heavenly Harmony space station.
Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily editor, directors, raid HQ
Hundreds of officers search building after five arrested under security law, accused of 'collusion with foreign forces'.
US Congress votes to make ‘Juneteenth’ a federal holiday
Congress sends bill to President Biden making June 19 a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US.
South Carolina high court blocks two electric chair executions
Inmates must have choice of death by firing squad, court rules, as US states seek alternatives to lethal injection.
US rescinds Trump-era asylum restrictions for violence survivors
Trump-era curbs made it harder for asylum seekers fleeing domestic or gang violence to get protection in US.
Security & privacy risk: Apple’s Cook takes aim at EU tech rules
Tim Cook criticised the proposed Digital Markets Act, saying it threatens the security and privacy of iPhones.