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
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wall Street Banks’ Residential Mortgages Face US Mandates Exceeding Global Standards
US bank regulators are set to release their plans next week for a sweeping overhaul of capital rules,
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
Childhood vaccination rates begin to recover post-pandemic - but not everywhere, U.N. says
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began
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
Kemp rules out 2024 presidential bid and calls on GOP candidates to stop talking about 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ruled out running for president in 2024 and warned Republicans -- including frontrunner Donald Trump -- that they can't win Georgia if they continue to spout false claims about election fraud from 2020.
1970-01-01 08:00
Commonwealth Games 2026 host Victoria pulls out over cost
The Australian state of Victoria has canceled plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the predicted cost of the international sporting event blew out three times original estimates, state authorities said Tuesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels
The Australian state says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.
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