Most Asian markets rebound as Hong Kong tech rally resumes
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday after a poor start to the week, with Hong Kong boosted by a rebound in tech firms that had taken a hit from US moves to curb Chinese investments in the country.
Australian says 'wasn't nice' sitting with corpse on long
Sydney (AFP) – An Australian couple have criticised Qatar Airways after a blanket-draped corpse was seated next to them during a long-haul flight.
Under pressure, EU to take axe to green rules
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU is expected to roll back a slew of environmental rules on Wednesday as it charges ahead with a deregulation drive in a bid to keep up with the United States and China.
Shunned by US, Europe courts India over trade and security
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU’s top team is to embark on an “unprecedented” visit to India this week, as the bloc seeks to broaden its commercial and diplomatic ties to hedge against souring relations with the United States.
Private US company set for second Moon landing attempt
Washington (AFP) – Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the Moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side.
Balls and parades to fete Jane Austen's 250th birthday
Bath (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen.
BP to unveil strategy shakeup amid energy transition
London (AFP) – British energy giant BP is set Wednesday to announce a shakeup to its strategy after a difficult trading year and as countries transition to cleaner energy.
Trump to sell 'gold card' US visas for $5 million
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
'Extreme brutality': UN, aid groups warn Haiti unrest soaring
Port-au-Prince (AFP) – Haiti has seen a “wave of extreme brutality” in recent weeks, with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes, a consortium of UN agencies, NGOs and donors is warning.
Nauru sells citizenship to fund climate change mitigation
Sydney (AFP) – Pacific microstate Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, President David Adeang told AFP, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as other climate financing runs dry.
