The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
1970-01-01 08:00
China Property Recovery Proves Short-Lived as Industry Contracts
China’s property industry contracted again in the second quarter after a short-lived expansion in the previous three months,
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Temu Accuses Fast Fashion Leader Shein of Bullying Suppliers
Chinese-owned online retailer Temu sued rival Shein in the US, alleging it violated antitrust laws by using threats
1970-01-01 08:00
Foxconn Founder Gou Urges Taiwan to Restart Talks With China
Foxconn Technology Group founder Terry Gou called for Taiwan and China to resume direct talks, while also criticizing
1970-01-01 08:00
Philippines’ Marcos Signs Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill Into Law
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating a sovereign wealth fund, marking
1970-01-01 08:00
Oil Holds Two-Day Drop as China Angst Offsets Russia Export Cuts
Oil steadied in Asia — after dropping almost 4% over the previous two sessions — as concerns over
1970-01-01 08:00
Gold Steady as Traders Mull Sluggish China Growth, Fed Rate Path
Gold held steady for a second day, with investors weighing the impact of a sluggish Chinese economic recovery
1970-01-01 08:00
Tokyo Heat Smashes 150-Year Trend as Extreme Weather Bakes Globe
Temperatures in central Tokyo have soared to nearly 9C (16F) above the seasonal average, as the extreme heat
1970-01-01 08:00
US Limits on China Tech Investment to Be Narrow and Slow
The Biden administration’s plans to restrict investments in China will be narrowly focused on cutting-edge technology, only new
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia’s Victoria State Cancels Hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after costs blew out
1970-01-01 08:00
Is the worst over for Sri Lanka's economic crisis?
A year after the start of the crisis, life looks normal in Colombo but is the country out of the woods?
1970-01-01 08:00