As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large | Politics News

As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large | Politics News

Manila, Philippines – Over the last decade, the arrival of guests at the annual State of the Nation address in the Philippines has come to resemble a Hollywood premiere. Lawmakers and officials showcase flashy ensembles and gush over their designers as they head inside the halls of Congress to hear…

Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians | Politics News

Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians | Politics News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It’s members of the United States Congress one day, a Hollywood star or wealthy donors another, all carrying the same message to President Joe Biden — that they want the 81-year-old to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. Surveys show that many American voters are…

Slow recovery after CrowdStrike update sparks global IT outage | Technology News

Slow recovery after CrowdStrike update sparks global IT outage | Technology News

Businesses and services around the world were slowly recovering after a massive technology outage wreaked havoc across the world and raised questions about the vulnerability of the global interconnected economy. A faulty software update caused the “unprecedented” outage on Friday, grounding flights, knocking out financial companies and news outlets, and…

At least 11 people killed, dozens missing in China bridge collapse | Weather News

At least 11 people killed, dozens missing in China bridge collapse | Weather News

As China grapples with extreme weather conditions, authorities say bridge collapsed after heavy rains and flash floods. At least 11 people have died and dozens more are missing after the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the northern Chinese province of Shaanxi amid heavy storms and flooding, according to…

Australia struck by major IT outage, hitting banks, media, telecoms | Technology News

Australia struck by major IT outage, hitting banks, media, telecoms | Technology News

BREAKINGBREAKING, Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator says it is aware of ‘large-scale technical outage’. Australia has been hit by a major IT outage that has disrupted banks, supermarkets, telecoms, media outlets and airlines. Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator said on Friday that it was aware of a “large-scale technical outage…

S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples | LGBTQ News

S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples | LGBTQ News

Activists welcome the ruling but systemic discrimination persists in the country where gay marriage is not legally recognised. South Korea’s top court has said that the state must provide health insurance for same-sex partners. The Supreme Court delivered the landmark ruling on Thursday, opening the way for common-law couples of…

China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support | Nuclear Weapons News

China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support | Nuclear Weapons News

Beijing said the US’s weapons sales to Taiwan has ‘compromised the political atmosphere’ for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation. China has suspended negotiations on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control with the United States in protest against Washington’s arms sales to the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The US called Beijing’s decision…

Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row | Freedom of the Press News

Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row | Freedom of the Press News

The new chair of Hong Kong’s leading media professional group has said she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal after she refused her supervisor’s request to withdraw from the election for the leadership post. Reporter Selina Cheng told a press briefing on Wednesday that a senior editor told…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 873 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 873 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 873rd day, these are the main developments. This is where the war stands on Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Fighting: Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Kursk region triggered a fire at a factory producing electrical devices and wounded at least six people, according to local governors….