Fourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapse
Tens of people are still feared to be trapped with a rescue operation under way, emergency services say.
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Founder of weaving atelier BYO Living, Lim Masulin, wants to change your perception of the craft
Forget rattan baskets and tourist tokens. When harnessed in the right way, the craft of weaving can contribute to big changes in the world, says Lim Masulin, founder of weaving atelier BYO Living.
Australia sees second straight budget surplus, inflation easing sharply
SYDNEY - Australia's government will boast a second consecutive budget surplus on Tuesday, courtesy of strong employment and high commodity prices, giving it cash to afford more cost of living relief and industry incentives.
Commentary: China’s housing mess finally comes for Xi’s own
Beijing is opening the door to a real estate bazooka. Bloomberg Opinion’s Shuli Ren doubts Chinese President Xi Jinping will bail out privately held developers.
US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos
WASHINGTON - The White House on Monday gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force base in Wyoming that is home to part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, citing fears of spying.
Indonesian diaspora welcomes dual citizenship plan, but details needed to make it a reality
Skilled Indonesians are often driven abroad by better career opportunities and much higher pay.
Unleashed bank deposits misused in Chinese economy
Chinese bank deposits in the trillions of renminbi were vitalized to leave the banking system last month but the money has not yet been well-used in the real economy. Chinese banks lost deposits totaling 3.92 trillion yuan (US$542 billion) in the single month of April 2024
Trump’s trade war would damage us all
There are many reasons to hope that Joe Biden exploits a strong economy and anger over the end of abortion rights to beat Donald Trump on November 5 for a second time in the US presidential election. The most important is the preservation of American democracy, which, despite
A silenced Muslim valedictorian speaks, sort of …
Asna Tabassum? Last week, as the chosen valedictorian at the private University of Southern California (USC), she was supposed to give the traditional speech as the top student. But in mid-April USC’s leadership canceled her commencement speech, citing safety concerns and
Europe can't lag behind in 5G technology - German Chancellor Scholz
STOCKHOLM - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Monday for an expansion of the 5G mobile network in Europe at the Nordic summit on security and competitiveness in Stockholm.
IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry
ISLAMABAD - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has opened discussions with Islamabad on a new loan programme, a Pakistan finance ministry statement said on Monday.
Ukraine says Russia's new defence minister will focus economy on war
KYIV - Russia's choice of an economist as its new defence minister shows how far Moscow is preparing to go to overhaul its economy to serve its war needs, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday.
Kuwait: Islamists and the end of Arab democracy
Kuwait’s unprecedented suspension of its constitution has marked the end of an era of change that started with the toppling of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in 2003 and that was followed by the ejection of Syria’s Bashar from Lebanon in 2005. In 2011, a series of revolutions broke out
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
A rescue operation for the people remaining trapped under the billboard is ongoing.
Lawmakers ask HK court to call them as witnesses in Jimmy Lai case
The group say their names have been cited dozens of times during the trial of the media mogul.
US special forces to the frontline against China, Russia
US Special Operations Forces (SOF) are undergoing a transformation from an emphasis on fighting insurgencies to potential great power conflict with China and Russia. This month, Breaking Defense reported that the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeing rising demand for
From homemakers to kingmakers: Battle to win over India's women voters in the world's biggest election
Observers said the country’s economic and political future is now inextricably linked to its women.
Faulty brakes blamed for Indonesia bus crash which killed 11, injured dozens
The Trans Putera Fajar bus involved in the accident was found without a valid transport permit and its roadworthiness certificate had expired in December 2023.
UK charges three for aiding Hong Kong intelligence service
Police say the investigation was not related to a separate case involving Russia.
Why is India PM Modi’s BJP party not contesting the election in Kashmir?
Recent politics have changed the region and eventually led to the prominent absence of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is gunning for a landslide win nationwide.
Cambodia never to allow Chinese troops on its soil
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s newly proposed Funan Techo Canal, a project under the auspicious of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, aims to connect the national capital to coastal areas to facilitate trade, reduce logistics costs and streamline transport – all the while reducing
Australian teen jailed for murder of UK woman
Emma Lovell, 41, was killed while confronting two home intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.
Why students care so much about Gaza
University campuses around the world have become the site of tiny tent cities in recent weeks, with student activists protesting the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Though the protests on Australian campuses have been largely peaceful, tensions are starting to rise. There have been
Dual world records marked on Mount Everest
Kami Rita Sherpa scaled the world's tallest mountain for a 29th time while a Briton marked his 18th.
Xi’s visit builds a crucial bridgehead into Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision to visit France, Serbia and Hungary for his first European tour in five years was no random choice. France is a nuclear power, a member of NATO and one of the leading powers of the European Union (EU). Serbia is neither an EU nor NATO
Johor mulls property speculation curbs over upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Johor's chief minister noted that property speculation has led to significant increases in land and residential prices in several areas, necessitating government scrutiny and control.
Biden slaps tariffs on nonexistent Chinese EV imports
The Biden administration reportedly will slap a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, except that no Chinese cars presently are offered for sale in the United States. If they were, they would crush the American competition, even with the present 25% tariff.
'Cold lava' sweeps villages near volcano, killing 41
Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia.
An alleged dowry death and a gruesome revenge
A horrible tragedy has forever altered the lives of two families in the Indian city of Prayagraj.
