Internet Space
WhatsApp unveils plan to make money from businesses
WhatsApp said Tuesday that it is testing potentially money-making ways to be used by businesses to communicate with customers.
Terror Wars
What will the US-led war against jihadists look like?
President Barack Obama's vow to take the fight to jihadists in Syria and Iraq will expand a US-led air war already underway and likely require deploying more special forces to help local troops.
Shake And Blow
What we know about hurricanes Irma and Jose: facts, figures, forecast
Hurricane Irma has pounded the Caribbean, leaving at least 25 people dead, destroying thousands of homes and triggering a mass evacuation in the US state of Florida.
The Stans
What we know about the Taliban’s political agenda
A month after seizing power following a lightning offensive in Afghanistan, the Taliban this week completed their interim government -- but their political agenda is still unclear.
Fire Storm
What we know about the fire ‘pandemic’ plaguing Brazil
From the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands, flames have consumed millions of hectares of forest and farmland in recent weeks.
Nukewars
What we know about N. Korea-Russia ties
North Korea's Kim Jong Un is in Russia on a rare overseas visit Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, as Washington warns of a possible arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Climate Science
What to look for in China and Europe’s climate plans
Dozens of countries are expected to announce new climate targets before the UN COP30 summit in November, but none will be as closely scrutinised as the pledges made by China and the EU.
Democracy
What to give a Chinese boss who has it all, or nothing?
Giving gifts is crucial if you want to get ahead in Chinese politics or business, but what do you do when you don't know whether your boss is about to be promoted or tossed out of a job?
Miltech
What to watch at China’s massive military parade
Thousands of troops will march in a huge military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan and the end of World War II.
Disaster Management
What now? Mexicans in shelters ask themselves after quake
Erika Albarran, a 33-year-old street vendor, was feeding her baby when the 7.1-magnitude quake struck Mexico City.
Froth And Bubble
What lies beneath: Swiss search for bombs at bottom of Lake Geneva
The pristine turquoise waters of Lake Geneva may appear serene, but lurking below are piles of bombs, cartridges and possibly even chemical weapons discarded decades ago.
Rocket Science
What life is like aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule
The first space tourism mission by Elon Musk's SpaceX blasted off from Florida on Wednesday and the four crew members -- a billionaire and three other Americans -- have already seen more than 25 sunsets and sunrises.
Water World
What is the high seas treaty?
The high seas treaty aims to protect marine life in ocean waters worldwide that no country can claim as its own.
Water World
What is a storm surge and why is it so dangerous?
The biggest threat to human life during a hurricane is often the storm surge, which occurs when sea level rises dramatically during a storm, sending a wall of water gushing over land.
Del.icio.us
What is a tsunami?
A once-exotic word that has now entered everyday use as a term tinged with fear, a tsunami refers to a shock of water propagated through the sea, usually after an undersea quake.
Nukewars
What does North Korea’s Kim want from rare China trip?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China for a high-profile visit, a rare step beyond his country's borders for prospective meetings with President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.