Officials begin probe into what caused a bus carrying 40 students to crash down a ravine, killing 2 adults
The National Transportation Safety Board and the New York State Police are investigating what caused a bus carrying dozens of high school students to come crashing down a ravine, killing two adults on board.
2023-09-22 12:17
India women's reservation bill passed - but nothing will change soon
The decades-old bill guarantees a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.
2023-09-22 11:18
China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before a judge in a closed doors hearing on Friday as the ruling Communist Party ramps up its effort to dismantle what remains of the country's civil society.
2023-09-22 10:52
Top Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
A top university in northwest China has scrapped English tests as a prerequisite for graduation, rekindling a heated debate about the role of the world's lingua franca in the country's education system after years of rising nationalist sentiment under leader Xi Jinping.
2023-09-22 10:20
Zelensky's mixed reception in Washington may be a taste of political storm to come
The blue-and-gold flag draped hero worship of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's last Washington trip, which stirred comparisons to Winston Churchill's wartime stand against Nazism, was a distant memory on Thursday.
2023-09-22 09:21
Do China's recent military purges spell trouble for Xi Jinping?
Military officials are disappearing - is this a sign of instability or Xi Jinping's strength?
2023-09-22 08:56
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
2023-09-22 08:48
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe.
2023-09-22 07:56
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
2023-09-22 07:50
Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".
2023-09-22 06:51
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
2023-09-22 05:55
US Army, Marine Corps leaders confirmed; other military promotions still in limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed General Randy George to be the chief of staff of the Army
2023-09-22 03:19