How one mobile app is helping Afghans send aid | Business and Economy News

[ad_1] Gardez, Afghanistan – Over the last year the Afghan people have faced a number of upheavals — the end of the US occupation, the Taliban’s return to power and sanctions —... Read more »

Australia’s central bank says interest rates too low after hikes | Business and Economy

[ad_1] Reserve Bank of Australia suggests benchmark rate still too low as unemployment dips to lowest level in nearly 50 years. Australia’s central bank has signalled the need for higher interest rates... Read more »

For G20, Ukraine war an obstacle to cooperation on global economy | Business and Economy

[ad_1] Medan, Indonesia – When G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met in Bali on July 15-16, the summit raised hopes of coordinated action to tackle some of the thorniest issues... Read more »

New sexual harassment bill edges closer to law in Malaysia | Women News

[ad_1] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – At university, three years ago Esma* felt a persistent pain along her arm and went to the campus clinic. When she lay on the examination bed, the... Read more »

Malaysia seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales in major bust | Wildlife News

[ad_1] Officials say that the $18m seizure of tusks, skulls, horns and scales is their biggest to date. Malaysian authorities have seized a container of African elephant tusks, pangolin scales and other... Read more »

Texas state police will investigate response to Uvalde massacre | Gun Violence News

[ad_1] Texas state police form ‘internal committee’ to probe officers’ handling of attack amid widespread criticism and anger. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced it will investigate the actions... Read more »

US lawmakers denounce blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs by Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News

[ad_1] A group of United States legislators has urged the Biden administration to publicly reject Israel’s labelling of six Palestinian human rights organisations as “terrorist” groups, in the latest international push against... Read more »

Judge blocks enforcement of pre-Roe abortion ban in West Virginia | Health News

[ad_1] Judge’s ruling opens the door for abortion services to resume in US state in aftermath of overturning of Roe v Wade. A judge in West Virginia has blocked authorities in the... Read more »

Five takeaways from President Biden’s first trip to Middle East | Joe Biden News

[ad_1] Washington, DC – The United States “will not walk away” from the Middle East, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed to allies during his trip to the region last week. The trip... Read more »

What’s causing the current heatwave? | Climate Crisis

[ad_1] From: Inside Story Heatwaves are sweeping across the Northern Hemisphere. Europe, North America, and Asia are baking in record-breaking heatwaves. In New Delhi, it has already hit 49 degrees Celsius (120... Read more »