An average of 140 women and girls killed by a partner or relative each day in 2023: UN
Study found Africa had highest rate of femicides at 2.9 victims per 100,000 women; rates were lower in Asia at 0.8 victims and Europe at 0.6.
China’s multidecade dairy boom sours as population ages, sales slump
Sales of top dairy firms like China Mengniu and Inner Mongolia Yili fell between 9 and 13 per cent in the first half, S&P said.
Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan
Recommendation by Seoul-based institute may mark a shift, but analysts say such talks may be needed with a US led by isolationist Trump.
Chinese scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study
Pioneering technology to improve afterburner efficiency could make the Chinese military unrivalled in air combat.
Japan’s soft power renaissance will help it attract the talent it needs
Japan’s enduring appeal should give it the confidence to move away from cautious foreign policy and act to build bridges around the world.
Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge’s tombstone used in A Christmas Carol film
Police in Shrewsbury, England are investigating how film prop, which was used in 1984 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story, was destroyed.
A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential run-off
Independent Calin Georgescu faces reformist Elena Lasconi on December 8. PM Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as Social Democrats’ leader.
Denmark in talks with China over ship linked to cut undersea cables, foreign ministry says
The Yi Peng 3 has remained anchored in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark since Tuesday. China has denied any responsibility.
US prosecutors ask judge to dismiss 2020 election subversion case against Trump
Prosecutors cite Justice Dept policy against prosecuting sitting presidents; Judge Tanya Chutkan must approve dismissal request from prosecutors.
Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say
In a letter, US lawmakers have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to rethink ties with Hong Kong’s banking sector.