India and China traded insults over their diverging interests in Sri Lanka, after a controversial Chinese scientific research ship called at the island nation despite New Delhi’s security concerns.

Finance chief also says selling of local currency amid US interest rate hikes does not mean a capital outflow.

Heads roll also in hard-hit tourist hub Hainan, with provinces keen to show total commitment to zero Covid ahead of key party congress, analyst notes.

In a lawsuit initiated in 2018, Facebook users accused the social network of violating privacy rules by sharing their data with third parties including the firm Cambridge Analytica, which was linked to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Many transpeople can no longer afford rent and drugs for hormone therapy and struggle to find employment in a country mired in crisis.

A 7-year-old in China fighting an aggressive form of cancer receives a special motorbike parade after local police and bike enthusiasts heard of her illness and dream of riding a bike one day.

Debate is the first in the campaign calendar ahead of the October 2 elections. Bolsonaro has not officially confirmed his participation, but is expected to appear, according to sources.

New measure is part of ramped-up efforts announced on Friday to curb surge in daily infections, with the tally set to hit 10,000 soon.

Asymptomatic Covid-19 patients may be allowed to leave their homes to buy daily necessities as long as they wear a mask and take other measures against spreading the virus, Japanese government sources said.

China’s lack of overseas military bases means it prefers dual-use assets that afford low profile defence and intelligence-related activities, says analyst.

The long-awaited sequel to 1986’s flag-waving cult classic initially made changes to kowtow to Chinese censors – until the studio behind it started taking flak from American media and fans as US-China ties soured.

Three lawmakers did not violate Legco guidelines, but early bonuses ‘affect public perceptions about use of taxpayers’ money’.

From food upcycling to selling unwanted food boxes, the city’s young entrepreneurs are finding innovative solutions to the city’s massive food waste problem.

Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal, formally expanding those now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns – the latter a step he has said he’d consider if the need arises.

Much of the concern centres on the cooling systems for the plant’s nuclear reactors. The systems require power to run, and the plant was temporarily knocked offline on Thursday.

Historic monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks

Amendment to Hong Kong’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance will require owners to ensure the welfare of their pets.

A devoted owner of a chronically ill dog in China has spent a small fortune keeping him alive, with the latest expense a cross-country trip to get the best available care after he developed paralysis.

For the first time ever, an ex-Malaysian PM is serving time for a criminal offence. Some see the verdict as the ‘tip of the iceberg’ and a victory for justice – but Mahathir’s not so sure.

McKinsey report comes as China has been ramping up support for digitalisation of the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Truss’s leadership campaign is considering the plan as a ‘nuclear’ option, The Telegraph newspaper quoted an unnamed source as saying.

Warplanes from the two countries will take part in joint exercises in Australia.

Uwe Herbert Hahn had been on pre-emptive arrest in Rio de Janeiro since August 7 following the death of his husband, Walter Biot. Hahn said Biot had fallen from their flat after suffering a sudden illness.

The accident happened early on Saturday when the Spanish-registered truck left the road on the narrow Zuidzijdsedijk, south of Rotterdam.

Singer-songwriter Gulsen was jailed on Thursday pending trial on a charge of incitement to hatred after a video of her onstage remark, about religious schools, was broadcast by a pro-government media outlet.

US District Judge Aileen Cannon said it was her ‘preliminary intent’ to appoint a special master in the case. Trump’s lawyers have asked for an independent special master to review the records.

The black Ford Escort RS Turbo, driven by Diana from August 23, 1985 to May 1, 1988, sold to a UK buyer at the Silverstone Auctions sale on Saturday.

Sustained fighting in Tripoli over the control of government would likely plunge Libya back into full-blown war after two years of comparative peace.

Assange, an Australian who has been held in London since 2019, has filed an appeal against his extradition to the US. He is wanted to face trial in the US on espionage charges.

French President Macron wrapped up a three-day visit to Algeria with a raft of accords that France hopes will smooth ties with Africa’s largest country, a major gas and oil supplier to Europe.

Reverend Derek Li says his son is now sleeping better at night.

Garbage collectors are on strike from August 18-30 over a pay dispute, and could extend the strike if the pay issue remains unresolved

A proposed treaty would set rules for protecting biodiversity in two-thirds of the world’s ocean areas that fall outside national jurisdictions.

Hong Kong and the mainland are on same page on sorting out measures to restore quarantine-free travel, John Lee says.

The energy price cap, in place until December 31, will soften the blow for households ahead of next year’s ‘contained increase’ price hikes.

Brnabics is the first prime minister to be voted for a third term since the return of multiparty elections in the 1990s, and the appointment is likely to to see her become the longest-serving Serbian premier.

Security chief says existing laws are sufficient, but experts call for ‘bespoke’ trafficking legislation.

A foreign policy consumed by China risks undermining ‘sustainability of American leadership in the world’, ex-State Department staff Jessica Chen Weiss warns.

The historically-dominant MPLA earlier this week saw its worst electoral result, with its opposition rival UNITA rejecting the outcome and demanding review by international panel.

Kishida attended the conference virtually after testing positive for Covid-19, and promised to help Africa develop through decarbonisation, training talent and ensuring food sustainability.

Researchers warn that the country should diversify its power supplies in case such extreme weather events become more common in future.

A photographer’s portrait series of her 80-year-old grandma in poses usually adopted by young people has gone viral after delighting mainland Chinese social media.

Homebuyers in the city flocked to buy flats on offer this weekend at Sun Hung Kai’s Novo Land project in Tuen Mun, reflecting a pre-emptive move against an expected rise in prime rate.

Source familiar with situation says private hospitals could be slapped with tougher licensing conditions if they hold off taking non-Covid patients from public facilities.

The 2022 Hong Kong Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture returns with resilience as its theme – expressed in exhibits such as an inflatable chapel, an installation of weeds and Hong Kong-grown bamboo.

A report on the experiment, which produced a mouse with 19 pairs of chromosomes – one fewer than natural – has been published in Science magazine.

Dealership entrepreneur and former racing driver Takahashi bought UK-based firm last year; many in Japan buy a Caterham Seven when their children leave home, with pandemic ‘revenge’ spending also at play.

Unicef condemned the attack in Mekele that also killed two children and injured nine others.

Railway enthusiast Choi Kai-yeung first person in line to ride new sixth-generation trams, after arriving at terminus at 7.30am on Saturday.

SMIC’s semiconductor production capacity expansion has gained urgency amid rising geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington.