The art teacher who showed the world China's protests
Just a few months ago, he was an ordinary Chinese art teacher who posted his personal thoughts and paintings online.
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Global economic chiefs laud China's 'decisive' zero-Covid reversal
Global economic leaders on Friday hailed China's move away from its hardline zero-Covid policy, with the IMF chief saying the "decisive actions" would help revive growth both in the country and globally.
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One killed in massive fire in Moscow shopping centre
One person died Friday in a massive blaze the size of a football pitch which broke out overnight in a sprawling shopping and entertainment centre in a northern Moscow suburb.
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Top Bangladesh opposition leaders taken by police
The two top leaders of Bangladesh's main opposition party were taken from their homes by police in the early hours on Friday, a day before a planned rally to call for the prime minister's resignation.
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Asian markets boosted by China hopes, eyes now on US rates data
Asian markets rose Friday and the dollar dipped as traders continue to weigh concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession against optimism of China's economic reopening.
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Let the lava flow! Iceland's volcano show is a hit
In a dark auditorium in Reykjavik, bubbling orange lava flows down a slide to within inches of awe-struck visitors.
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China's Xi meets Arab leaders on 'milestone' Saudi trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders in the Saudi capital on Friday for summits he has described as "milestone events" at a time of economic uncertainty and geopolitical realignment.
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Headscarf debate heats up ahead of Turkish vote
Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party will submit a constitutional amendment to parliament next week enshrining women's right to wear headscarves at work and in daily life, reviving a hugely divisive issue in the officially secular state.
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China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet
China on Friday announced the first delivery of its new domestically produced passenger jet, with the aircraft expected to make its commercial debut early next year.
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US currency to bear signatures of two women for first time
Most people don't have to worry if their signature is sloppy -- but if it's your name on the US dollar bill, it's best to practice, says US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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