East Timor turns out in droves for mass with Pope Francis | Religion News
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for hundreds of thousands of faithful in East Timor, bringing together nearly half the population of…
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At least 24 dead in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi triggered landslides and flooding | Weather News
Among the victims were a newborn baby and a one-year-old child who died in a landslide in the mountains of…
In the Philippines, loan app users report scams, threats and debts | Technology News
Manila, Philippines – From early morning until late at night, Lance receives hundreds of threatening text messages and dozens of…
Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam, killing nine | Weather News
One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank ships and caused…
China ends foreign adoptions, leaving families with questions | News
China no longer allows foreign adoptions, with the sole exception being when a blood relative adopts a child or stepchild.…
Indonesian fruit pickers say seasonal work in UK left them drowning in debt | Labour Rights
Medan, Indonesia – Indonesian workers who paid thousands of dollars to travel to the UK to pick fruit say they…
Pope Francis and Indonesian imam call for unity against religious violence | Religion News
Religious leaders gather at Istiqlal mosque and sign a declaration calling for “religious harmony for the sake of humanity.” Pope…
New Zealand Maori anoint new queen | Indigenous rights news
New Zealand's Maori chiefs have anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch. The election of Nga Wai hono i…
Who is Linda Sun, the former New York aide accused of spying for China? | Politics News
A former senior adviser to two New York governors has been charged by US authorities with acting as a secret…
China-Africa Summit 2024: What benefits will Beijing and Africa gain? | International Trade News
African leaders will gather in China this week for a long-awaited high-level meeting with President Xi Jinping, as Beijing continues…