South Korea reports record coronavirus deaths as lockdown fears spark panic buying
Author: Reuters ID: 1608184354882814800 Thu, 2020-12-17 05:49 SEOUL: South Korea reported a record number of coronavirus deaths on Thursday as the country’s biggest wave...
Brazil announces Covid-19 vaccination rollout plan
Brazil’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced its national vaccination rollout plan to counter Covid-19, set to start early next year.
Cyclone Yasa set to make landfall
Fiji’s government ordered a nationwide curfew on Thursday, including a ban on public transportation, with a potentially devastating cyclone expected to unleash powerful winds...
Bitcoin has blown past the $20,000 mark and continues to hit record highs as investors flock to the cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic.
This mighty ship broke all the records — then was left to rust
At the age of 10, David Macaulay immigrated to America from England in 1957 with his mother, brother, and sister aboard the SS United...
China’s luxury market boomed this year, even as global sales shrank
China’s luxury market has proved “unstoppable” this year even as the coronavirus pandemic hammered global demand for expensive goods.
Bill Gates, Amazon and British Airways are backing a hydrogen plane startup
A California-based startup that promises to make zero-carbon flight a reality has just received a major vote of confidence.
One year later, New Delhi continues to drag its heels on controversial citizenship law
Author: Thu, 2020-12-17 02:54 NEW DELHI: Dec. 11 marked the first anniversary of the passing of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India....
Isaan road trip: Searching for normalcy in Thailand’s northeast
An overweight dog naps by an open-air som tam (papaya salad) shop. The scent of chicken grilling over charcoal fills the lane. A chorus...
She tweeted from Sweden about the plight of her Uyghur cousin. In Xinjiang, the authorities were watching
Friday, September 4 was one of the happiest days in recent memory for Mayila Yakufu and her family.
Trump’s “Comprehensive” Gaza Peace Plan a Cover for Genocide 
Beyond the Death Penalty Debate: Human Dignity and Justice in Japan 
What 1.5°C Overshoot Means for Small Islands 
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent