Asia

China denies detaining Indian soldiers after reports say 10 freed

Chinese foreign ministry says it never detained Indian soldiers after media reports said 10 of them were released.

US Caesar Act could bleed Lebanon for years to come

US Caesar Act could bleed Lebanon for years to come

Analysts say sanctions against Assad regime will worsen Lebanon's economic crisis by fuelling illicit trade with Syria.

Black Lives Matter protests spotlight environmental racism

Black Lives Matter protests spotlight environmental racism

Activists push green-led economic recovery to tackle systemic imbalances.

Wirecard CEO quits as fintech firm searches for missing $2.1bn

Wirecard CEO quits as fintech firm searches for missing $2.1bn

German payments firm's search for missing cash hit a dead end as it scrambles to secure a financial lifeline from banks.

British shoppers are growing more confident, but can it last?

British shoppers are growing more confident, but can it last?

UK consumer confidence surges by most in nearly four years in June as virus curbs ease, but rebound may fade: survey.