As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 170th day, we take a look at the main developments.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 08:25AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 170
Malaysian economy smashes forecasts, growing 8.9 percent in Q2
Southeast Asian country continues strong pandemic recovery after reopening its borders in April. Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 08:02AM
75 years of India partition: How tech is opening window into past
As India-Pakistan tensions hamper visits, social media helps people connect and online projects share oral histories.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 07:40AM
Samsung pardon exposes Koreans’ love-hate feelings for tycoons
Lee Jae-yong is the latest in a long list of South Korean business elites to receive clemency after white-collar crimes.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 06:49AM
China’s Hawaii promised an escape. Tourists got lockdowns instead
Some 178,000 tourists are reportedly stranded in Hainan as the resort island battles its worst COVID outbreak yet.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 04:59AM
Israel: normalising terror, one dawn at a time
Israel is engaging in straight-up terrorism – at least according to, you know, the Cambridge Dictionary definition.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 04:58AM
Brazilians protest for democracy as Bolsonaro threatens election
The protests take place amid concerns that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro could refuse to accept election results. Story Published at: August 11, 2022 at 11:48PM
US Senator Warren blasts Fed for withholding trading records
The Massachusetts Democrat called a probe into the matter by the US central bank's inspector general 'troubling'.Story Published at: August 11, 2022 at 11:36PM
Calm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll rises
At least six protesters and six police officers killed during anti-gov't protests in Sierra Leone, according to reports.Story Published at: August 11, 2022 at 10:45PM
Argentina hikes rate to 69.5% as inflation surges to 30-year high
Consumer prices soared 71 percent in July compared to a year ago, the government said on Thursday.Story Published at: August 11, 2022 at 10:38PM
