China Set to Raise Retirement Age for the First Time in Decades
China will raise the retirement age for the first time since 1978, a move likely to slow a decline in the labor force and support the economy. The country’s top…
Putin expels SIX British diplomats from Moscow accusing them of ‘spying’ as tensions mount over Ukraine weapons
RUSSIA has expelled six British diplomats from Moscow as relations between the UK and the Kremlin sink to a new low. Vladimir Putin’s FSB accused them of spying and seeking…
Typhoon Yagi’s Vietnam Death Toll Rises to 233, While Over 100 People Remain Missing
HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll in the aftermath of a typhoon in Vietnam climbed to 233 on Friday as rescue workers recovered more bodies from areas hit by landslides…
Pravin Gordhan, Former South African Minister and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 75
Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his scandal-marred presidency, has died. He was 75. Gordhan…
She’s an Icon, She’s a Legend, and She Is the Moment. Meet Viral Baby Hippo Moo Deng
Every move she makes is closely watched, each new photo taken of her widely shared and fervently discussed. Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for…