World


130 countries back global minimum corporate tax of 15%

(Reuters) – Most of the countries negotiating a global overhaul of cross-border taxation of multinationals

Delta variant exploits low vaccine rates, easing of rules

(AP) — The latest alarming coronavirus variant is exploiting low global vaccination rates and a

Deaths surge in U.S. and Canada from worst heatwave on record

(Reuters) – A heatwave that smashed all-time high temperature records in western Canada and the

China celebrates centenary of Communist Party at Tiananmen Square

(Reuters) – Celebrations in Beijing to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of China’s

Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup

(Reuters) – Myanmar freed more than 2,000 detainees on Wednesday, among them journalists and others

Hong Kong’s acting chief executive says freedoms guaranteed under security law

(Reuters) – Hong Kong’s national security law imposed on the city a year ago guarantees

India says U.S. social media giants must obey its laws

(Reuters) – India’s technology minister said on Wednesday that U.S. social media giants must obey

TikTok removes nearly 62 mln videos in Q1 for guideline violations

(Reuters) – Short-form video app TikTok said on Wednesday it had removed nearly 62 million

Canada’s Senate puts LGBT conversion therapy bill on hold for summer

(Reuters) – A pledge by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban LGBT conversion therapy

William, Harry to unveil Diana statue as royal rift simmers

(AP) — They were once so close. Princes William and Harry grew up together, supported