US TikTok’s future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What’s next? | Explainer News
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests from the video-sharing app in nine months…
Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia | Wildlife News
Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger. At least 26 long-finned pilot whales have died, but…
Vietnam jails soft drinks tycoon for eight years in $40m fraud case | Corruption
Tran Qui Thanh was found guilty of scamming investors over loans issued in 2019 and 2020. Vietnam’s top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years…
Dozens of whales stranded on beach in Australia | Wildlife
NewsFeedDozens of pilot whales were stranded on a beach in Western Australia on Thursday as wildlife authorities and volunteers tried to save them.Published On 25…
Chinese student jailed in US for threatening to ‘cut off hands’ of activist | Crime News
Xiaolei Wu, a music student in Boston, is jailed after being found guilty of harassing a pro-democracy activist. A Chinese music student has been jailed…
US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan | Conflict News
The trip comes after US Senate’s approval of a bill that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. US Secretary…
China ‘gravely concerned’ over EU raids on security equipment company | Economy
Diplomatic mission condemns raids on Dutch and Polish offices of Chinese company Nuctech. China has expressed “grave concern” over raids carried out by European officials…
What happens when activists are branded ‘terrorists’ in the Philippines? | Human Rights News
Baguio, Philippines – Inside an unlit bathroom, Windel Bolinget gently tips a pail of water over his head, careful to minimise the sound of splashing…
‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed | Business and Economy
A United States development aid agency whose return to the Solomon Islands has been delayed for years without explanation found “overwhelming support and enthusiasm” for…
Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids | Crime News
More than 400 officers were involved in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian bishop last week. Australian police have arrested seven teenagers…
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority | Elections News
Sogavare vies with opposition parties to form governing coalition after inconclusive election. The Solomon Islands election has delivered no clear winner leaving pro-China Prime Minister…
US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday | Russia-Ukraine war News
The United States Senate has passed a long-delayed multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, paving the way for new weapons deliveries to Kyiv…
Germany arrests far-right MEP’s aide amid suspicions of spying for China | Politics News
Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation. German police have arrested an aide to…
China evacuates over 100,000 as heavy rain continues to lash south | Climate Crisis News
China is facing increasingly extreme weather events as climate change takes its toll. China has evacuated more than 100,000 people as heavy rain continues to…
Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China’s Guangdong | Floods News
The Chinese government has issued its highest-level rainstorm warning and evacuated more than 100,000 people as rain continues to lash the south of the country.…
Two military helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia | Military
NewsFeedTwo Malaysian navy helicopters have collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members on board.Published On 23…
Residents challenge plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers | Housing News
Melbourne, Australia – The residents of dozens of public housing towers in the southern Australian city of Melbourne heard the state government was planning to…
‘Arrogant billionaire’: Australia, Musk in war of words over censorship | Social Media
Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clash over order to remove X posts on church stabbing. Australia and Elon Musk have escalated their…
War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report | Russia-Ukraine war News
The world spent $2.4 trillion on military forces last year, the highest amount ever recorded by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). SIPRI has…
‘Fake news’: What to know about Chinese Olympic swimmers’ doping scandal | Olympics News
China has dismissed reports alleging its swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were allowed to compete by…