Tibetan language learning eroded under China’s ‘bilingual education’: rights group
China is eroding access to Tibetan language learning and resources in the Tibet Autonomous Region while carrying out so-called “bilingual education”, according to a new...
Court in Crimea jails Jehovah’s Witness for six years in extremism case
A court in Russian-controlled Crimea jailed a Jehovah’s Witness for six years on Thursday after finding him guilty of organizing the activities of a banned...
Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1
Greece has repulsed nearly 35,000 migrants trying to cross onto its territory illegally since Turkey opened its border nearly a week ago, government sources said...
Turkey deploys 1,000 police at Greek border to stem pushback of migrants: minister
Turkey is deploying 1,000 special police forces along its border with Greece on Thursday to halt the pushback of migrants toward its territory, Interior Minister...
OPEC seen backing big oil output cut, but awaits Russian support
OPEC ministers are expected to approve on Thursday the outlines of a deal for a significant cut in oil production to shore up prices hammered...
China can reach this year’s grain targets despite coronavirus outbreak: ministry
China can reach this year’s grain targets despite the coronavirus outbreak, the director of planting administration at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pan...
Finnair steps up efforts to be carbon neutral by 2045
Finnair said on Thursday it had stepped up its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 through a range of measures and would begin by...
Using a robotic ‘arm on wheels’ to fight coronavirus
Researchers in China have developed a robot which they hope will help doctors who are working with coronavirus patients on the frontlines. Gloria Tso reports....
Online voting at AGMs in demand as coronavirus spreads: Swiss tech firm
Online voting at annual shareholder meetings (AGMs) has jumped since the coronavirus outbreak as investors shun large gatherings because of travel restrictions or fear of...
As India coronavirus cases spike, experts daunted by prospect of South Asia spread
India has ramped up the screening of travelers to keep the coronavirus at bay but a flurry of new cases has experts warning that it...