Chinese Company for Single Workers: Get Married or Quit
With the Chinese government concerned about falling birth rates, some private employers have told workers to do their part or face trouble. The ideal worker at a Chinese chemical plant,…
March 2025
China retaliates against Trump with tariffs and blacklisting US companies
Beijing has imposed sweeping tariffs on American food imports and said 15 American companies can no longer buy products from China without special permission. Read in Spanish On Tuesday, minutes…
Is the BBC biased in its coverage of events in Gaza and Israel?
BBC critics say documentary's removal reflects biased pro-Israel coverage since war began Scholars and media experts warn that censorship increases dehumanization of Palestinians DUBAI: The BBC's decision to pull its…
Beyond Dance Trends: TikTok's Regional Head on Promoting STEM Education in Saudi Arabia
“We aim to inspire the next generation of Saudi thinkers, innovators and problem solvers,” Kinda Ibrahim told Arab News LONDON: TikTok is often associated with viral trends and entertainment, but…
BBC apologises for Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas figure's son
The broadcaster said it shared blame for the “unacceptable” shortcomings with the production company. “BBC News takes full responsibility for them and the impact they have had on the corporation's…
Table Mountain bushfire moves towards Cape Town
Firefighters battled the blaze on the slopes of the national park for days, and it spread overnight into Cape Town's central business district. Firefighters in Cape Town were battling a…
Trump and Putin Seek Economic Reset, But Businesses May Be Slow to Return to Russia
As the Trump administration seeks to reset relations with Russia as part of a peace process to end the war in Ukraine, Moscow is pushing for greater economic cooperation. During…
Ukrainians are proud of their democracy, but they resolutely reject elections in wartime
As the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion approaches, the chorus of voices calling for new elections in Ukraine is growing louder and louder. Curiously, however, these calls are coming…
Will the new reset in relations with Russia be more successful than previous attempts?
The Trump administration is seeking to reset relations with Russia as part of a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy. While proponents say it reflects changing geopolitical realities, past experience…
European prosecutor: Fico reforms have had a negative impact on fraud investigations
BRATISLAVA – Criminal code reform and the abolition of Slovakia's anti-corruption agency have slowed investigations and even stopped prosecutions entirely, Slovak European Public Prosecutor Juraj Novocki said. “Organisational changes within…