Brazil orders police probe into Bolsonaro jewellery scandal
A news outlet reported that jewels worth more than $3m were discovered in the backpack of a former aide in October 2021. The administration of...
Defections from Myanmar military slow as generals tighten grip
Coup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify. Mizoram, India – Aung Pyae paces outside the hillside...
Southeast Asia the ‘new China’ for supply chains: business group
Southeast Asia the ‘new China’ for supply chains: business group ASEAN Business Advisory Council chairperson Arsjad Rasjid says region should be ‘supply chain of the...
China blames Ukraine crisis on ‘invisible hand’
At wide-ranging press conference, Foreign Minister Qin Gang also describes Taiwan as a ‘red line’ in relations with US. The Ukraine crisis seems to be...
Australia’s wealth fund screens Chinese firms at risk of US bans
Chairman of Future Fund says screening portfolio as Biden administration plans new curbs for Chinese technology firms. Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Future Fund, is screening...
Smiling sphinx statue discovered in Egypt
Dimpled face may be a stylised representation of the Roman Emperor Claudius, an Egyptian research team said. Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a sphinx statue...
Will Russia sanctions dethrone ‘King Dollar’?
A flood of nations is trying to cut dependance on the dollar, fearing ‘weaponisation’ by the US. But it won’t be easy.The United States dollar...
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 377
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 377th day, we take a look at the main developments. Here is the situation as it stands on Tuesday,...
China FM warns of ‘conflict’ if US stays on path of confrontation
Foreign minister Qin Gang says the US engaged in ‘malicious confrontation’ rather than fair competition with Beijing. China’s foreign minister Qin Gang has blamed the United...
Women’s Premier League: Natalie Sciver-Brunt stars as Mumbai thrash Bangalore
Women's Premier League, Mumbai Royal Challengers Bangalore 155 (18.4 overs): Ghosh 28 (26), Mandhana 23 (17), Mumbai Indians 159-1 (14.2 overs): Matthews 77 (38), Sciver-Brunt...