The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip
A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country's military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities.
2023-05-18 16:26
Jallikattu: Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport
Jallikattu, a controversial bull-taming festival, is hugely popular in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
2023-05-18 16:21
China reopening, earnings rebound to boost North Asian equities -investors
By Anisha Sircar and Divya Chowdhury Equity markets in North Asia will outperform the broader region this year,
2023-05-18 16:19
BT to Cut Up to 42% of Jobs by 2030 Following Fiber Rollout
BT Group Plc said it plans to cut its labor force, including employees and contractors, by as much
2023-05-18 15:52
Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Arrest Fears Keep Nation on Edge
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said he fears imminent arrest after police surrounded his home in Punjab province,
2023-05-18 15:45
Qing dynasty jars bought for $25 at thrift store fetch over $74,000
A pair of jars found bought for £20 ($25) at a London thrift store sold at for almost 3,000 times that after they were identified as rare 18th-century ceramics.
2023-05-18 15:29
Rishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars
The Prime Minister says the government is talking to the EU over trade rule changes which could hit UK car plants.
2023-05-18 15:28
Ukraine Recap: Kyiv Downs Missiles, China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy
Air defense intercepted 29 out of 30 missiles fired by Russian forces overnight, Ukraine’s army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi
2023-05-18 15:27
Philippines Pauses Rate Hikes as Inflation, Growth Cools
The Philippine central bank halted its most aggressive monetary tightening in two decades, amid easing inflation and moderating
2023-05-18 15:24
Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government
Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.
2023-05-18 14:58
National Grid Beats Estimates as Power Networks Drive Gains
National Grid Plc posted strong full-year profit as the UK utility’s networks business grew in Britain and the
2023-05-18 14:56
Analysis-'Big money never buys cheap': Why investors are waiting on Japan
By Summer Zhen HONG KONG As Japan's stock market roars to multi-decade highs, large investors with long memories
2023-05-18 14:54