Vietnam’s Arrest of Environmentalists Draws Fire Amid Surge of Funding for Green Transition

A spate of arrests of leading Vietnamese environmentalists is drawing criticism of Hanoi during an infusion of international aid to support the country's shift away from coal

Hong Kong Closes Schools, Raises Warning for Typhoon Koinu

Hong Kong issued its third-highest storm warning signal on Sunday, prompting the closure of some transport services and schools, as Typhoon Koinu skirted the financial hub, bringing rains and powerful gusts

Asian Games Close in China as Hosts Dominate Medal Count

The Asian Games closed their 16-day run on Sunday at the 80,000-seat Olympic Sports Center Stadium with host nation China again in command as Premier Li Qiang ended a show aimed partly at winning the hearts of Asian neighbors

Indonesia 'Deeply Concerned' Over Violence Between Israel, Palestinians

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement expressing concern about the escalating conflict between Palestinians and Israelis

Israel Urges China to Show Solidarity After Beijing Fails to Condemn Hamas Attacks

China’s foreign ministry Sunday responded to the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel by calling on all sides to exercise restraint, echoing Russia’s position

China and the Lessons Learned From a Decade of the BRI 

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Most Older Nigerians Face Retirement Without Pensions

In Nigeria, public affairs experts are concerned that poverty among older adults could worsen in a few years if the government does not address pension coverage issues

Zambia’s Female Teachers Play Critical Role in Girls’ Education

In recent years, UNICEF and UNESCO reports have emphasized that female teachers are making a big difference when it comes to educating girls across Africa

Germany, France Step Up Security at Jewish Sites

Germany and France on Saturday moved to reinforce security around Jewish temples, schools and monuments after the surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel

App Shows How Ancient Greek Sites Looked Thousands of Years Ago

Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world's most heated debates on cultural heritage

Think Tank: Russia Likely to Use Israeli Crisis to Its Advantage in Ukraine

A new warning Sunday that the Kremlin “is already and will likely continue to exploit the Hamas attacks on Israel” to hype its rhetoric against Western interference in Ukraine, demoralize Ukrainians and reassure Russians that the focus of the West on[..]

ECB's Lagarde: Confident over 2% Inflation Target and Europe's Winter Gas Situation 

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said in an interview published on Sunday that she was confident the ECB would meet its target of getting inflation back down to 2%, and relatively confident over Europe's gas reserves situation

London Police Step Up Patrols After Israel-Gaza Violence 

London police said Sunday that they had boosted patrols across parts of the city following the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas

Israel's Envoy to Turkey Says Too Early for Mediation

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey, Irit Lillian, said Sunday it was too early to talk about mediation offers between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas, adding the attacks showed that Hamas should not have any presence in Turkey or elsewhere

Tens of Thousands Protest in Barcelona Against Possible Catalan Amnesty Deal 

Waving Spanish and Catalan flags, tens of thousands of people marched through Barcelona on Sunday to protest against a potential amnesty deal which Spain's Socialists must strike over Catalonia's 2017 separatist bid if they want to form a government