As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 166th day, we take a look at the main developments.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 09:19AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 166
Bangladesh asks China for help in repatriating Rohingya refugees
Bangladesh minister says China has pledged to work continuously to resolve the Rohingya crisis.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 09:15AM
Japan’s SoftBank posts $17bn fund loss on tech slump
Investment management giant had booked a record loss in May amid market turmoil driven by rising interest rates. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 09:02AM
Brazil’s jiujitsu world champion Leandro fatally shot
Eight-time world champion shot in the head in a Sao Paulo club following an altercation.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 08:50AM
Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine to 3 days as city’s image dives
Announcement comes amid mounting frustration with international financial centre's isolation as world lives with COVID.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 05:04AM
Gustavo Petro: Ex-rebel fighter sworn in as Colombia’s president
Gustavo Petro takes office promising to achieve peace with armed groups and fight inequality and climate change.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 04:31AM
Senate Democrats pass budget package, a major victory for Biden
Estimated $740bn economic package aims to slow climate change, control medicine costs, and tax corporations.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 11:48PM
‘Right direction’: Iran nuclear officials optimistic on deal
Negotiators from Iran, US, EU resumed indirect talks over Tehran's nuclear deal after a months-long standstill.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 10:19PM
‘No place in America’: Biden denounces killing of four Muslims
Police investigating the murder of Muslim men in New Mexico state as a possible hate crime.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 09:16PM
‘Russian nuclear terror’: Ukraine atomic plant attacked again
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy calls out Russia as fears of a disaster grow after Europe's biggest nuclear facility hit.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 06:36PM