Factbox-Who are the Pakistani Islamists vowing 'death to blasphemers'?
ISLAMABAD An outlawed Islamist political party with the main objective of protecting Pakistan's draconian blasphemy laws and punishing
2023-08-21 16:21
Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot
Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches.
2023-08-21 13:56
Cuban priest's fight to claim asylum in UK
Father Juan Carballosa says he faces imprisonment in his home country.
2023-08-21 13:52
China Deepens Espionage Crackdown Targeting Spies for the CIA
China is intensifying a crackdown on alleged spies for the US, saying it found another case of an
2023-08-21 13:19
Pakistan president denies approving laws giving military more power
Arif Alvi claimed his staff "undermined" him, while the law ministry told him to "take responsibility".
2023-08-21 12:55
Laura Carleton shooting – latest: California store owner and ‘true LGBTQ ally’ killed in row over Pride flag
Tributes are pouring in for a "beloved" California business owner who was shot dead by a man who complained about a Pride flag hanging at her store. The unnamed individual killed Laura Ann Carleton, 66, at her business Mag Pi clothing store after making “several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store," the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to the incident around 5pm on Friday following reports of shots being fired. The mother of nine children was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. The shooter fled the scene on foot but was later located by authorities near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road. The suspect, who has not been identified, was killed during “a lethal force encounter” with police. Hollywood director Paul Feig, whose works include Bridesmaids and The Heat, posted a tribute saying that Carleton, who he called his “wonderful friend,” had been killed by a young man. The Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ+ described her as a "remarkable figure", whose "unwavering support" for the community and "dedication to creating a safe and inclusive space within her shop touched the lives of many".
2023-08-21 12:20
China Local Governments to Sell $206 Billion of Financing Debt
China is taking stronger action to address financial risks of local governments, with Caixin reporting on a plan
2023-08-21 11:17
Australia Eyes Three Lost Years of Commodities Sales to China
Three years of trade curbs have gutted Australia’s exports to China across a bunch of commodities, from luxury
2023-08-21 11:17
Thai Economy Expands 1.8% Last Quarter, Missing Estimates
Thailand’s economy expanded at a slower pace than forecast, as a slump in exports and a political impasse
2023-08-21 10:56
North Korean Hackers Take Aim at US-South Korean Joint Military Drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-launch of a strategic cruise missile from a naval vessel,
2023-08-21 10:18
South Korea’s Early Trade Data Indicate Export Gloom Continues
South Korea’s early exports kept declining in August in the latest sign of lackluster global trade. Daily shipments
2023-08-21 08:50
Taiwan’s Biggest Financial Firm Braces for Deeper China Turmoil
Taiwan’s biggest financial conglomerate has cut back on its exposure to China as it braces for any deeper
2023-08-21 08:23