More China cities shut as virus death toll rises
Millions more people have been ordered to stay indoors as China battles to curb the spread of a new virus that authorities said Wednesday has already killed nearly 500 people.
Modi vows grand Hindu temple at Ayodhya site
The construction of a grand Hindu temple at holy site bitterly contested with Muslims moved a step closer Wednesday when Indian prime minister Narendra Modi ..
World's most powerful passport now features Japanese ukiyo-e art
The world's most powerful passport just got a makeover. Japan is issuing passports featuring art by ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai to Japanese citizens who applied after February 4.
US military deploys new type of nuclear weapon seen as key to countering Russia
The US military deployed a new submarine-launched low-yield nuclear weapon, something the Pentagon sees as critical to countering the threat posed by Russia's ..
Coronavirus spreads fear, racism worldwide
As the deadly coronavirus has spread worldwide, it has carried with it xenophobia — and Asian communities around the world are finding themselves subject to suspicion and fear.
Trapped and voiceless: the Palestinians depicted in Trump’s plan
The world does not hear our stories or see our reality, why would they stand in solidarity with us? Ahmed Abu Artema asks
Scientists find another threat to Greenland's glaciers lurking beneath the ice
Scientists have long known that higher air temperatures are contributing to the surface melting on Greenland's ice sheet.
China virus death toll spikes to 425
The number of deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak spiked to 425, after authorities in Hubei province reported 64 new fatalities on Tuesday.
OIC rejects Trump’s Mideast plan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Monday rejected US president Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Middle East, calling on its 57 member states not to help implement it.
A new virus stirs up ancient hatred
Jeff Yang is a frequent contributor to CNN Opinion, a featured writer for Quartz and other publications, and the co-host of the podcast
