Yoshihide Suga: The son of a farmer who could be Japan’s next prime minister
Yoshihide Suga is seen by many political analysts as the front runner to replace Prime Minister Abe, who announced last…
Why Canada flattened the curve – and the US didn’t (Opinion)
Tam, who also serves on a World Health Organization (WHO) international oversight committee, said “sex can be complicated” during the…
The fashion industry says it stands against racism. Critics aren’t buying it
Since May 26, headlines have been dominated by the killing of George Floyd and the international protests it has ignited.…
India alerts China amid reports of ‘abduction’ on Himalayan border
India’s Minister of State for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who is also member of parliament for the north eastern border…
India didn’t prioritize mental health before Covid-19. Now it’s paying the price
“The worst are the headaches and the pain in my eyes,” said Paul, who lives in Kolkata, West Bengal. “I…
Lionel Messi misses coronavirus test at Barcelona
Under La Liga rules, without passing a test, Messi will be unable to take part in pre-season training under new…
In Brazil’s Javari Valley, isolated communities fear Covid-19 ‘catastrophe’
The virus has already killed a member of the Marubo and a member of the Tikuna indigenous people living in…
Opinion: In the shadow of a pandemic, Rohingya challenge our ideas about refugees
Three years ago this week, that is exactly what hundreds of thousands of traumatized Rohingya had to do. I remember…
Europe’s refugee crisis is worsening during the pandemic. The reaction has been brutal
Coronavirus has left countries such as Tunisia facing serious economic hardship and unemployment, while others, including Libya, are dealing with…
Afghanistan floods kill dozens, with many still missing
Officials in in the disaster management ministry said that torrential rain earlier this week triggered flash flooding in the country’s…