The spy-turned-law professor is seen as joker, literally and figuratively, but has cultivated a small band of followers.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 11:23AM
Kenya: Presidential wildcard plans 4-day weeks, cannabis farms
In Kenya, the youth use art to push for peace on eve of elections
The events in Kibera were part of a weekend full of initiatives to promote peace ahead of Kenya's elections on Tuesday.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 09:56AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 166
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
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