A Buddhist monk has opposed a recommendation by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to allow Muslim female health workers to wear religiously prescribed clothing, including the hijab, in addition to
China’s global image has recovered from the lows recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic, with international perceptions of the country and confidence in President Xi Jinping improving as views of the United States
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A United Nations Human Rights Office report has warned that Sudan’s expanding war economy is helping sustain the country’s three-year conflict by generating revenue through the control of territory, trade routes and
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More than 500 people are feared to have died after two boats carrying refugees reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to a joint statement issued by the United Nations refugee
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Deep within the vast expanse of China’s remote Taklamakan Desert, thousands of kilometres from the nearest coastline, a striking military landscape has been taking shape. According to an investigation by Telegraph UK
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Israel’s decision to recognize the Armenian genocide has reignited a debate that extends far beyond the events of 1915, placing renewed attention on the relationship between historical memory and international diplomacy. More
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The fringe has occupied many roles throughout history. It has been a symbol of royal authority, a marker of aristocratic fashion, a statement of modernity, and, more recently, the focus of cultural
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Twenty years after Twitter first appeared online with the promise of short, fast-moving conversations, the platform now known as X stands as one of the world’s most influential and contested digital spaces.
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Global childhood immunization is continuing its slow recovery from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but millions of children remain beyond the reach of even the most basic vaccines, leaving health
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Pressure is mounting on Israel over the treatment of Palestinian detainees held in its prison system following the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, as allegations of physical abuse, inadequate medical care,
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The United States has expanded the United Arab Emirates’ access to advanced American artificial intelligence chips following the Gulf state’s military support during the recent conflict involving Iran, marking a significant shift
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Kenyan politicians are increasingly hiring armed groups for as little as 500 Kenyan shillings, or about $4 a day, to disrupt political rivals, attack protesters and intimidate civil society organizations, according to
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China’s growing use of export controls on critical minerals has transformed a long-running supply chain issue into a strategic contest involving governments, manufacturers and defence industries, according to a Financial Times report
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A gambling and real estate empire owned by a prominent Cambodian businessman leased buildings that were later used as the base for large-scale online fraud and human trafficking operations, according to a
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Oracle has emerged as the leading contender to provide Japan with top-secret cloud computing services, according to a Financial Times report citing multiple people familiar with discussions, as the United States intensifies
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD believes it can overtake Toyota as the world’s largest carmaker by vehicle sales without entering the U.S. market, according to comments by the company’s top international executive
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