Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs

How to curb and counter China’s influence and power will dominate the U.S. House’s first week back from summer break

Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs
Asia|News|Technology

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

South Korea convened an international summit

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military
Asia|News

Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam, causing floods, landslides

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage to infrastructure and

Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam, causing floods, landslides
Asia|Business|Economy

China's consumer prices rise in August, PPI stuck in deflation

China's consumer inflation accelerated in August to the fastest pace in half a year but the uptick was due more to higher food costs from weather

China's consumer prices rise in August, PPI stuck in deflation
Asia|Business|Economy|News

Japan's economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks

Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June period, boosted by better wages and spending

Japan's economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
Asia|News

China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea

China called on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads" in a Monday commentary published by the People's Daily, the newspaper of the

China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea
Americas|Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street surges, dollar firms ahead of data, expected rate cut

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened as markets awaited key data and actions from central banks.

Wall Street surges, dollar firms ahead of data, expected rate cut
Asia|News

Villagers reluctant to say goodbye to one of Hong Kong's last squatter settlements

In just months, residents of Hong Kong’s Cha Kwo Ling village will bid farewell to their homes for decades

Villagers reluctant to say goodbye to one of Hong Kong's last squatter settlements
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Bracing for heavy selloff

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Bracing for heavy selloff
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm

In the land of the salsa, more and more youngsters are turning to K-pop

Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm
Asia|News

An alleged Chinese agent went undetected in New York state government for years. Why it may have taken so long for authorities to act

An alleged Chinese agent went undetected in New York state government for years. Why it may have taken so long for authorities to act

An alleged Chinese agent went undetected in New York state government for years. Why it may have taken so long for authorities to act
Asia|News|World

Worldwide protests held over Indian trainee medic's rape and murder

Thousands of diaspora Indians protested in more than 130 cities across 25 countries on Sunday, organisers said, to demand justice after last month's

Worldwide protests held over Indian trainee medic's rape and murder
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh calls for faster resettlement process for Rohingya

The head of Bangladesh's interim government, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday called for a fast-tracked third-country resettlement of Rohingya

Bangladesh calls for faster resettlement process for Rohingya
Asia|News

Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain that can cause flooding

Vietnamese state media say at least 14 people have died and 176 others injured after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, as officials warned of heavy downpours despite its waning power

Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain that can cause flooding
Asia|Crime

Philippines arrests celebrity pastor accused of sex crimes

An influential evangelist preacher from the Philippines accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse has been arrested, authorities said on Sunday. 

Philippines arrests celebrity pastor accused of sex crimes
Asia|Business|Health

China plans to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in some areas

China on Sunday said it would the allow the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in nine areas of the country including the capital, as Beijing tries to attract more

China plans to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in some areas
Asia|Business|Economy

India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say

Indian and Emirati officials are expected to review their trade agreement this week amid concerns raised by Indian industry over

India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say
Asia|News|World

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on infrastructure, factories in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on infrastructure, factories in Vietnam
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korean leader emphasises importance of strengthening naval power

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance of strengthening naval power as he toured a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

North Korean leader emphasises importance of strengthening naval power
Asia

Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress

More than 30,000 protesters gathered in South Korea's capital in broiling heat on Saturday, demanding more aggressive action by the government to

Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress
Asia|Crime|News|World

Ethnic violence in India's Manipur escalates, six killed

Six people, including one civilian, were killed as fresh violence broke out between two warring ethnic communities in the northeast Indian state of Manipur

Ethnic violence in India's Manipur escalates, six killed
Asia|News|World

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery 'superstitions'

Pope Francis has called for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea to be particularly close to women who have been abused and marginalized

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery 'superstitions'
Asia|Business|Economy

Pakistan renegotiating power deals to cut costs, minister says

Pakistan is renegotiating contracts with independent power producers to rein in "unsustainable" electricity tariffs, the head of the

Pakistan renegotiating power deals to cut costs, minister says
Asia|News|World

Typhoon Yagi leaves at least 4 dead and scores injured in Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four people and injured 78 others after making landfall in the north of the country

Typhoon Yagi leaves at least 4 dead and scores injured in Vietnam
Asia

Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China and Philippines

Asia's most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, the meteorological agency said, killing at least four

Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China and Philippines

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