Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms
The head of the World Trade Organization has said he will step down a year earlier than planned, at a crucial moment for the global...
Coronavirus ‘could cost global economy $8.8tn’ says ADB
The coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy between $5.8tn and $8.8tn (£4.8tn-£7.2tn), according to Asian Development Bank (ADB). That's more than double last month's...
China industrial output posts surprise growth after COVID-19 collapse
[caption id="attachment_925" align="alignright" width="601"] China's economy tanked in the first three months of the year. [/caption] BEIJING: China's industrial output returned to growth for the...
Malaysia to recover US$107.3 million after settling 1MDB case against Wolf of Wall Street producer
[caption id="attachment_922" align="alignright" width="584"] Riza Aziz, one of the producers of The Wolf of Wall Street and stepson of Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak, was...
US urges China to release Buddhism’s 11th Panchen Lama
In 1995, a young Tibetan boy Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama, the second highest spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism after...
US blames Islamic State for Kabul maternity attack, urges Afghan peace process
[caption id="attachment_914" align="alignright" width="636"] A woman carrying a baby leaves the site of an attack at a hospital where the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without...
Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream
At about $5 a serving, tear gas ice cream has been a hit [caption id="attachment_1099" align="alignright" width="654"] This May 4, 2020, image made from video...
Hong Kong police watchdog to release report into handling of protests
[caption id="attachment_910" align="alignnone" width="588"] FILE PHOTO: Riot police disperse anti-government protesters during a protest at Mong Kok in Hong Kong, China May 10, 2020. [/caption]...
Over 580,000 surgeries in India may be cancelled due to COVID-19: Study
The modelling study indicates that each additional week of disruption to hospital services will be associated with a further 2.4 million cancellations. More than...
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, on Jun 29, 2019.
[caption id="attachment_907" align="alignnone" width="579"] Typhoon Vongfong has dumped heavy rains since roaring ashore [/caption] MANILA: More than 140,000 people were forced into cramped shelters as...