China has created a dystopian hellscape in Xinjiang, Amnesty report says
The human rights organisation Amnesty International has said China is committing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, the north-western region that is home to the Uyghurs...
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X-Press Pearl: The ‘toxic ship’ that caused an environmental disaster
Earlier last month, a cargo ship carrying chemicals caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka – leaving in its wake an environmental disaster that...
Solar eclipse 2021: ‘Ring of fire’ to sweep across the Earth
It’s celestial showtime on Thursday as much of the Northern Hemisphere gets to witness a solar eclipse. This particular event is what’s termed an annular...
Spending Time In The Sun Might Make Your Gut Healthier
If you spend too much time in the sun, everyone can see it in your red, burnt skin. But if you get just enough sun...
Coronavirus: The ‘missing’ Covid-19 deaths in rural India
The second wave of Covid-19 ravaged India as hospitals and then crematoriums ran out of space. Families struggled to find beds, oxygen or even medicines...
Pakistan train accident: Dozens killed in Sindh collision
A collision involving two passenger trains in southern Pakistan has killed at least 40 people and injured dozens. A train travelling in Sindh province derailed...
Chinese birth-control policy could cut millions of Uyghur births, report finds
Chinese birth-control policies could reduce the ethnic minority population in southern Xinjiang by up to a third over the next 20 years, according to new...
Roman Protasevich: Belarus journalist’s confession was forced – family says
The family of Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich says he was coerced into making a confession on TV of organising anti-government protests. Mr Protasevich, 26, was...
BTS Festa 2021: Pop band mark anniversary by recreating classic photos
Pop group BTS have recreated some of their classic photos as they kick off celebrations for their eighth birthday. Every year, the Korean band mark...
Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine for emergency use. The WHO said it prevented symptomatic disease in 51% of those...
