Air Vanuatu goes into liquidation and thousands of passengers are stranded | Aviation news
Consultants overseeing the process say they hope to get all four of the airline's planes back in the air as…
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Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory to Hong Kong | News about protests in Hong Kong
The ruling also means that the song can no longer be broadcast or played on internet platforms. A Hong Kong…
Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching ever recorded | Environment News
The 2,300-kilometer (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys show the extent of…
China's economy exceeds expectations and grows 5.3 percent in the first quarter | Business and Economy
The statistics agency says the economy has had a “good start” to the year under the leadership of Chinese President…
Global water crisis fuels more conflicts, UN report warns | News about the climate crisis
Water resources are under pressure as economies and populations grow, with 2.2 billion people lacking clean water. Growing global water…
Why has the president of Vietnam resigned after only one year? | Policy
Vo Van Thuong is the latest high-profile figure to resign amid a crackdown on corruption. Vietnam's president resigned after just…
New Zealand falls into its second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy
Political parties blame each other for the economic crisis that follows aggressive increases in interest rates to control inflation. New…
'No dancing in the streets': Why has Cambodia banned musical vehicle horns? | Politics News
EXPLAINER Authorities across Cambodia have been ordered to remove musical horns from vehicles and end road dancing. After ruling with…
Record number of people executed for drug crimes in 2023 | Death penalty news
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions were carried out last year. At least…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hit McDonald's and Starbucks | Israel's war against Gaza
Medan, Indonesia – Normally, during the holy month of Ramadan, businessman Putra Kelana has breakfast with his family and friends…