Supporters take to streets after Yameen's jail sentence

Yameen was taken to Maafushi Prison around 7:45 pm after the verdict.

26 December 2022

Twitter further cuts staff overseeing global content moderation

Twitter laid off roughly 3,700 employees in early November in a cost-cutting measure by Musk.

8 January 2023

Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Protesters from all walks of life have taken to the streets, calling for the downfall of the Islamic Republic.

24 December 2022

Jausa employees stage protest over non-payment of salaries

Jausa Construction has come under the spotlight for alleged non-payment of salaries to some employees.

10 December 2022

Britain readies military as ambulance drivers set to strike

The government has turned to its armed forces, putting 600 drivers and 150 logistical staff on standby.

20 December 2022

In China, people are learning to live with COVID

China spent most of 2022 trying to keep the virus at bay with harsh lockdowns and near-constant mass PCR testing.

24 December 2022

Ministry probe teachers over anti-corruption protest at school

Terrible school budget constraints; there was no money to buy medals for winners at the latest Sports Fiesta event.

14 December 2022

Tens of thousands march in Berlin in support of Iran protests

Protests had been fuelled by allegations of the rape of a local teenaged girl by a police officer.

23 October 2022