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For the first time in a decade, China has returned to the top 100 out of 145 economies in an annual global report assessing gender equality. China closed 69.9 per cent of its gender gap in 2025, rising to 96th place from 103rd the previous year and increasing 1.3 percentage points, according to the 2026 Global Gende…
Performance in economic participation and opportunity powers rise to 96th from 103rd place in annual World Economic Forum report.
Hong Kong authorities plan to relax restrictions on indirect advertising for broadcasters amid fierce competition from online and streaming media, the commerce minister has told the South China Morning Post. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah …
Commerce chief Algernon Yau says TV rules will be eased so local broadcasters can better compete against online streaming platforms.
Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez, of Brewster, New York, faces multiple charges after he allegedly robbed a Kent convenience store and assaulted a clerk trying to stop him early Wednesday – only to be released from custody and arrested again later that evening for allegedly forcibly touching a woman on a Metro-North train.
MANILA, Philippines — A careless joke disrupted a Manila-bound flight on Oct. 1, 2026 during boarding at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban.
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to commit attack in Manchester on or before Yom Kippur.
Master of crude oil tanker reported vessel being struck by an unknown projectile
The execution drug, pentobarbital, is a caustic, highly alkaline chemical that burns human flesh, tissue and veins on contact, akin to household chemicals like "bleach" or "Drano," Pike’s experts say.
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
The average rental price in Spain has almost doubled over the past decade. When Maricarmen Abascal was evicted, she became the symbol of a fed-up nation.
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
There’s an elephant in the Dodgers’ clubhouse, and it’s sitting in Tarik Skubal’s locker. While the Dodgers are on a quest to capture their third consecutive World Series ti…
OKAZAKI, Japan, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea had maintained a strong presence ...
Oh Ye-jin won the silver in the women's individual recurve archery at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, losing in a shoot-off. Oh lost to Kumkum Anil Mohod of India in a shoot-off in the women's individual final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, some 50 kilometers southeast of th…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Saturday threatened legal action against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over what it called “malicious fabrications” against her and her family.
Nine groups registered to bid for this two-bedroom apartment above the shops in this popular village. Even a key missing feature was not enough to deter buyers.
South Korea’s League of Legend players, including esports star Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as “Faker,” attend a gold medalists’ press conference at Korea House in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday, after winning the title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. South Korea defeated Taiwan 3-0 in Friday’s final at Aichi Sky E…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is expediting the processing of all special permit applications it has received for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day or 'Undas.'
The 244-room property channels its surroundings through local art and design, with Lumpini Park on its doorstep
TEL AVIV, Israel — The FlyDubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said Saturday.
The inscribed first edition copy of The Bench was advertised for $38,000 before vanishing from the online site.
Big Black was named a member of the famous Wack Pack in 2006.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is looking at ways to expand organ donation in the country, including possible coverage for costs involved in retrieving organs from deceased donors.
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.
US President Donald Trump warned that South Korea could face higher costs unless it quickly commits to investing in a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, escalating pressure on the Asian ally, which says the investmet has not yet been finalized. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump …
A man arrested in SA's Mid North following alleged online threats towards police officers was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday, the AFP says.
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods.
A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school's investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
It would give the inspector general the purchase authority and job classifications he says he needs to hold the High-Speed Rail Authority accountable.
With conditions stacking up, California could soon see its highest sea levels ever recorded.
Lynlee Pollis, on trial for the crash that killed SMU student Honor Wallace, had a BAC of 0.294%, nearly four times the legal limit.
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east AsiaBangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into ri…
A video of a nine-month-old baby climbing steps at a mountain tourist site has gone viral, igniting heated debates about his family’s parenting style. Filmed at a mountain resort in central China’s Hubei province, the clip has garnered 200,000 likes and 17,000 comments on a popular short video platform. Footage show…
Parents say they prioritise their son’s interests and emotional growth, while keeping him safe.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura wants to put this quick and "less intimidating" way of cooking fish on your midweek menu.
Bridge across Dnipro River hit a day after another linking two sides of capital struck, forcing traffic suspensions. What we know on day 1,683A bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv was hit in a Russian air attack on Saturday, the mayor said, amid an escalation in strikes on infrastructure in the Ukrainian capita…
Saudi Arabia is planning a major offensive in Yemen aimed at reversing recent gains by the Iran-backed Houthis, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com
More than 100,000 Yemeni government troops could reportedly be mobilized for the Saudi-backed operation
The lawsuit follows months of fierce opposition from residents.
The report followed a CBS News release of message screenshots between a former Cornell student and one of the defendants, allegedly from two days following the assault.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Coast Guard said Friday it had intercepted a ship transporting oil to Cuba in violation of a US oil blockade imposed in January.
“I’ve never had a case like this before, ever,” Lewisville police detective Gina Miller said.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan on Saturday amid tensions over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
The federal government has reduced its workforce by 300,000 jobs since Jan. 20, 2025, bringing it down to a still-bulky 2.7 million employees.
A Queensland stroke survivor is overhauling his life and spreading awareness of symptoms after nearly dying this year, as experts say rushing to hospital as soon as possible is critical.
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controversy over a newly created category for Asian pop music. The band's label, JYP Entertainment, said Friday that Stray Kids did not submit any music for the 69t…
Judge Kathleen Cardone temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall across Texas’ Big Bend region.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US G20 presidency said Friday it was 'severely disappointed' that some members rejected a statement this week for action against excess industrial capacity, a criticism commonly aimed at China.
