China is launching an 'unprecedented' crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and insurance funds as it grapples with mounting economic challenges and long-standing public frustration about high costs in the behemoth healthcare sector.
2023-08-25 10:49
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
US Supreme Court restores Biden 'ghost gun' rules - for now
The top court has allowed the rules - meant to rein in ghost guns - to remain during an appeal process.
2023-08-09 06:00
Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
2023-08-07 07:21
El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs
Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.
2023-08-02 08:48
2nd break found on North Carolina roller coaster
Another break or crack has been found on a North Carolina amusement park ride, weeks after the roller coaster was shut down when a visitor spotted a crack in a steel support pillar, state officials say.
2023-07-29 08:48
Bhima Koregaon: Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira granted bail by Supreme Court
The two activists have been in jail since 2018 for allegedly inciting caste violence, a charge they deny.
2023-07-28 17:21
Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over second suspected gas explosion
An unexplained blast in Johannesburg killed one person and injured 48 more, South African authorities say.
2023-07-20 18:59
Netflix ends password sharing in 'big market' India
Only users from a single household will be able to use an account, the streaming giant has said.
2023-07-20 13:52
Imran Khan: Pakistan army sacks three officers over May protests
In a rare public announcement, the Pakistan army says the officers failed to protect military assets.
2023-06-27 12:16
Russia: Instability ratchets up pressure on Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.
2023-06-26 06:51
A Hong Kong protest song has started disappearing from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
A popular song from Hong Kong's democracy movement has begun to disappear from several major music streaming sites -- including in some locations overseas -- days after the Chinese business hub's local government filed an injunction to ban the tune.
2023-06-15 15:26