IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, saving it from defaulting on debt
Business

IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, saving it from defaulting on debt

TBC News Desk- July 23, 2023

The International Monetary Fund authorized a much-anticipated $3 billion bailout for Pakistan on Wednesday, according to the global lender, a decision that is expected to ... Read More

South China Sea Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred
History & Culture

South China Sea Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred

TBC News Desk- July 18, 2023

The film was prohibited in Vietnam for purportedly depicting the nine-dash line on a map. The line is noteworthy because it is used by China ... Read More

Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
Sports

Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy

TBC News Desk- July 13, 2023

The 2023 World Beach Games, which were set to take place in Bali next month, have been scrapped after hosts Indonesia abruptly withdrew from the ... Read More

Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms
Law & Crime

Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms

TBC News Desk- July 9, 2023

The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that mobile phones would be banned in classrooms in an effort to prevent technology from disturbing learning. Mobile phones, tablets, ... Read More

Explosion rips through Tokyo building; four injured.
International

Explosion rips through Tokyo building; four injured.

TBC News Desk- July 4, 2023

An explosion ripped through a downtown Tokyo skyscraper on Monday, flinging rubble over a major crossroads and shooting smoke into the air, but the fire ... Read More