Marine life under threat from plummeting oxygen levels
The loss of oxygen from the ocean due to climate change risks "dire effects" on sea life, fisheries and coastal communities, a global conservation body said Saturday. The International Union…
Indian police kill rape-murder suspects, sparking celebrations
by Abhaya SRIVASTAVA / Jalees ANDRABI Indian police on Friday shot dead four gang-rape and murder suspects, prompting celebrations but also accusations that they were extrajudicial executions. The men, who…
Hong Kong protesters vow weekend rally and ‘last chance’ for leader
by Su Xinqi Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on Friday vowed to hold another massive rally over the weekend and warned the city's pro-Beijing leader not to think a recent lull…
Saudi Aramco raises $25.6 billion in biggest-ever IPO
by Anuj Chopra with Luc Olinga in New York Saudi Aramco on Thursday priced its long-awaited IPO at the high end of the target range, raising $25.6 billion and giving…
China says in ‘close communication’ with US over trade deal
Beijing and Washington are "maintaining close communication" over a much-anticipated phase one trade deal, China's commerce ministry said Thursday, reiterating that tariffs must be reduced as part of any agreement. Hopes had…
Beijing brushes off NATO fears of China ‘challenges’
China on Thursday denied posing a threat to other countries, insisting it is a "peaceful power" after NATO members signed a statement acknowledging the "challenges" posed by Beijing for the…
World stocks rattled as Trump says no China trade deadline
Global equities mostly retreated Tuesday after US President Donald Trump warned there was no deadline for doing a trade deal with China. The announcement added to trade uncertainty already stoked…
Tourists found alive after two weeks lost in Australian outback
A man and woman have been rescued after surviving two weeks in Australia's arid outback on little more than vodka, groundwater and biscuits, but a third person is still missing,…
Video shows shark apparently “thanking” fishermen in Malaysia for cutting rope off its body
An amazing moment was captured on video in Malaysian waters when a whale shark came up to a boat to seek help and thanked the fishermen for freeing it from…
Malaysia slams tattoo expo as ‘porn’ over half-naked pics
Malaysian officials on Monday slammed a tattoo exhibition held in the country as "porn" unsuitable for a Muslim-majority country after images of half-naked men and women went viral. The "Tattoo…