The rate of live births Canada-wide was also at a record low in 2023, at 1.26 children per woman, said Statistics Canada. The number represents how many children a woman is expected to have during her ...

A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Chinese stocks swept to their biggest single-day gains in 16 years on Monday, with domestic ...

Asia's cosmopolitan metropolis is the home of Cantonese food but the region’s cuisine reflects its varied history.

Far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen went on trial in Paris on Monday on charges of abusing European Parliament ...

Asian equities were lower, except for Mainland China and Hong Kong, as the former posted one of the all-time greatest days, while the latter had a good session, led by growth stocks and sectors.

UTICA, N.Y. – Virginia women’s lacrosse sophomore defender Cece Webb won gold as a member of the U.S. Women’s team at the ...

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open on Monday, with stocks likely to move to the downside ...

Philippine stocks slumped Monday, pulling the benchmark index back to the 7,200 level amid massive profit-taking. The ...

Asia's cosmopolitan metropolis is the home of Cantonese food but the region’s cuisine reflects its varied history.

The Chinese stock market rose ~8% on Monday, marking it's biggest rally since 2008, boosted by a better than expected PMI ...

The warning from the U.S. State Department in June 1989 was stark. It told Americans to stay away from China, citing an ...