Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan March 08, 2023 at 04:59PM

Rallies marking International Women's Day took place around the world on Wednesday with a focus on Afghanistan, where girls are denied the right to education, and Iran, which has seen mass protests on women's rights in recent months.

Taiwan suspects Chinese ships cut internet cables March 08, 2023 at 11:32AM

For connecting to the outside world, Matsu's 14,000 residents rely on two submarine internet cables leading to Taiwan's main island.

US sanctions Iranian officials over women's rights abuses March 08, 2023 at 10:58AM

The US is imposing more sanctions on Iran, hitting people and firms accused of violating women's rights during nationwide anti-government protests over the treatment of young women and girls.

Xi calls for better use of China's resources like tech to win wars March 08, 2023 at 10:51AM

China needs to improve its use of defence resources such as technology, supply chain and national reserves "to strengthen its army and win wars", President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday. Xi is commander-in-chief of China's armed forces and is due to be formally re-elected as president later this week.

EU meets to forge plan for rushing ammunition to Ukraine March 08, 2023 at 12:20AM