The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip
A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country's military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jallikattu: Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport
Jallikattu, a controversial bull-taming festival, is hugely popular in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sunak Says UK Talking to EU on Post-Brexit Rules for Carmakers
Rishi Sunak said his UK government is in talks with the European Union about Brexit-related rules that have
1970-01-01 08:00
IMF: Ghana targets $10.5 billion of external debt service relief 2023-2026
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG Ghana's debt restructuring is targeting $10.5 billion of external debt service relief from 2023
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks
By Gleb Garanich KYIV Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes
1970-01-01 08:00
'XO, Kitty' Season 1 Review: Netflix series has all the charm of 'To All the Boys', but no depth
'XO, Kitty' has all the charm of the original film franchise, but not the depth
1970-01-01 08:00
Backgrid fires back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claims of 'near-fatal' pap chase
'According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,' read Backgrid's statement
1970-01-01 08:00
Toyota, partners to start selling electric micro-vans by March 2024
TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp and two allied automakers unveiled a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Arrest Fears Keep Nation on Edge
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said he fears imminent arrest after police surrounded his home in Punjab province,
1970-01-01 08:00
BT to Cut Up to 42% of Jobs by 2030 Following Fiber Rollout
BT Group Plc said it plans to cut its labor force, including employees and contractors, by as much
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysis-As China's yuan drops through 7 again, the dollar is in the driver's seat
By Winni Zhou and Rae Wee SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE China's heavily managed yuan has dropped to multi-month lows and breached
1970-01-01 08:00