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Asia|US

Philippines' Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S.

November 19, 2024

Philippines' Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump

Asia|Crime|World

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

November 19, 2024

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Asia|Australia|Health|Travel

Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized

Two 19-year-old Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos

November 19, 2024

Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday

China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday, a Reuters poll showed, as rate cuts a month earlier squeeze banks' profitability and the yuan

November 19, 2024

China expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday

Asia|Crime

South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says

South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Tuesday on charges alleging he used more than 100 million won ($71,900) of public funds for

November 19, 2024

South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says

Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Nvidia helps pull US indexes higher

Nvidia helped pull U.S. stock indexes higher after they stumbled in the morning on worries about escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war

November 19, 2024

Stock market today: Nvidia helps pull US indexes higher

Traders focus on Fed as key Trump picks awaited

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Signs are positive for European stocks' open, with futures pointing up, and equity indices across most of Asia also in the

November 19, 2024

Traders focus on Fed as key Trump picks awaited

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that "tit-for-tat" tariffs could undermine Asia's economic prospects, raise costs and disrupt supply chains even

November 19, 2024

IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth

Asia|Business|World

Iran, Israel among rivals to showcase their arms at Vietnam defence expo

Companies from Iran, Israel, China, Russia and the United States will showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi in December, Vietnam's

November 19, 2024

Iran, Israel among rivals to showcase their arms at Vietnam defence expo

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

EM stocks rally; Manila, Bangkok up on rate-cut bets

Emerging Asian stock markets rallied on Tuesday, with Bangkok and Manila trading higher on expectations of rate cuts in the near future, while Singapore stocks hit a 17-year

November 19, 2024

EM stocks rally; Manila, Bangkok up on rate-cut bets

Asia|US

Takeaways from the AP's investigation into Osprey safety issues

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan

November 19, 2024

Takeaways from the AP's investigation into Osprey safety issues

Asia|Environment|World

In southern India's tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests

Forests of native trees and plants once blanketed the Western Ghats mountains in southern India, but nearly 200 years ago, British colonists installed rows upon rows of tea plantations there

November 19, 2024

In southern India's tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests

Asia|Lifestyle|World

‘My whole body was praying for my death’: LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies

November 19, 2024

Asia|Political|World

'Hong Kong 47': Reaction to jailings of democrats in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday sentenced 45 leading democrats to jail terms of up to 10 years in what critics say is a major blow to the

November 19, 2024

'Hong Kong 47': Reaction to jailings of democrats in landmark national security trial

Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks rise, oil settles slightly up as Russia-US tensions mount

Global stocks rose in choppy trading on Tuesday as markets waited for President-elect Donald Trump to make more appointments to his

November 19, 2024

Stocks rise, oil settles slightly up as Russia-US tensions mount

Asia|Political|World

Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy activist Benny Tai to 10 years in prison

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday jailed a leading pro-democracy activist for 10 years at the start of sentencing in a years-long national security trial that has damaged the

November 19, 2024

Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy activist Benny Tai to 10 years in prison

Asia|World

Car rams into students outside China primary school, hurting several people

A driver in an SUV ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in southern China on Tuesday, leaving several people injured, state media said, as worries spread

November 19, 2024

Car rams into students outside China primary school, hurting several people

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Joshua Wong shouts ‘I love Hong Kong’ as more than 40 leading democracy leaders handed lengthy prison terms in mass trial

November 19, 2024

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Beijing pledges to open up markets, support Hong Kong amid geopolitical concerns

Beijing told top Wall Street executives on Tuesday that it will move ahead with capital market reforms and in the opening up of its financial sector for

November 19, 2024

Beijing pledges to open up markets, support Hong Kong amid geopolitical concerns

Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar higher, boost to safe-haven currencies fades

The dollar index rose on Tuesday, after an initial boost to safe-haven currencies such as the greenback, Swiss franc and yen prompted by an announcement by

November 19, 2024

Dollar higher, boost to safe-haven currencies fades

Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows

Alibaba Group has delivered investors initial price guidance on its $5 billion dual currency bond, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday.

November 19, 2024

Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Jailing of 45 Hong Kong democrats in national security trial draws criticism

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years following a national security trial that has damaged the

November 19, 2024

Jailing of 45 Hong Kong democrats in national security trial draws criticism

Asia|Economy|Finance

South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country's contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association fund to more than $600 million

November 19, 2024

South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution

Americas|Asia|World

China's Xi wants to continue exchanges, advance cooperation with Mexico

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Mexico should continue to enhance exchanges, renew friendship, and make good use of the highly complementary nature of the two economies,

November 18, 2024

China's Xi wants to continue exchanges, advance cooperation with Mexico

Asia|Economy|World

UK to relaunch trade talks with India, seeks 'new strategic partnership'

Britain will restart talks with India on a free trade deal in the new year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said on Monday, following a months-long pause in

November 18, 2024

UK to relaunch trade talks with India, seeks 'new strategic partnership'

Asia|Business

China courier group S.F. Holding to raise up to $792.7 million in Hong Kong listing

China's largest express delivery company S.F.

November 18, 2024

China courier group S.F. Holding to raise up to $792.7 million in Hong Kong listing

Asia|Finance

Seeking global steer, watching Fed pendulum swings

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

November 18, 2024

Seeking global steer, watching Fed pendulum swings

US SEC charges Bit Mining with violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Bit Mining with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in connection with bribery scheme to influence members of Japanese

November 18, 2024

US SEC charges Bit Mining with violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Asia|Europe|World

Germany's Scholz to address drones for Russia with China's Xi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he would discuss the delivery of dual-use goods with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, following a report that a

November 18, 2024

Germany's Scholz to address drones for Russia with China's Xi

Asia|Political|US|World

South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said on Monday he is "strongly confident" the South Korea-U.S. alliance will continue to thrive

November 18, 2024

South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil

November 18, 2024

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

Brazilian development bank BNDES said on Monday that it has signed a deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the investment of 16.7 billion reais ($2.89 billion) in

November 18, 2024

Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

Asia|Business

Brazil's Embraer signs MoU to expand collaboration with Indonesia's PTDI

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said late on Sunday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to expand their

November 18, 2024

Brazil's Embraer signs MoU to expand collaboration with Indonesia's PTDI

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Indian govt pushes back on key cenbank proposals fearing hit to credit growth

The Indian government is pushing back on two key proposals of the central bank, which will require banks to set aside more funds for infrastructure projects and

November 18, 2024

Indian govt pushes back on key cenbank proposals fearing hit to credit growth

Asia|Australia|World

China's relationship with Australia has achieved a turnaround, Xi tells Albanese

China's relationship with Australia has achieved a turnaround and the two countries are maintaining a positive momentum of development, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Australian

November 18, 2024

China's relationship with Australia has achieved a turnaround, Xi tells Albanese

Asia|Crime|World

One dead as renewed unrest erupts in India's Manipur state

At least one person died in the past 24 hours during a third straight day of ethnic unrest in the troubled eastern Indian border state of Manipur, a

November 18, 2024

One dead as renewed unrest erupts in India's Manipur state

Asia|World

Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific nation's parliament

The president of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, signed an order to dissolve the Pacific island nation's parliament on Monday, Vanuatu broadcaster VBTC reported.

November 18, 2024

Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific nation's parliament

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's economic growth needs more affordable interest rates, minister says

India's economic growth requires "far more affordable" bank interest rates, the finance minister said on Monday, adding New Delhi was committed to measures to ensure the economy

November 18, 2024

India's economic growth needs more affordable interest rates, minister says

Asia|Crime|World

Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?

Hundreds of people defied a curfew to stage demonstrations in India's northeastern state of Manipur over the weekend and 23 were arrested for violence as tensions between two ethnic

November 18, 2024

Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?

Asia|Economy|Finance

China's January-October fiscal revenue falls 1.3% from a year earlier

China's fiscal revenue in the first 10 months of 2024 fell by 1.3% from a year earlier, narrowing from a 2.2% decline in the January-September period, the finance ministry data

November 18, 2024

China's January-October fiscal revenue falls 1.3% from a year earlier

Trump might nix America as a climate tech leader. 5 charts show China winning that race

November 18, 2024

Americas|Asia|Technology|World

US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology

The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to Manila

November 18, 2024

US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Monday for the signing of an economic partnership agreement with the European Union, saying it would boost cooperation in semiconductors and

November 18, 2024

Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU

Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's Oct youth jobless rate drops to 17.1%, official data show

China's jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds, excluding college students, dropped to 17.1% in October from 17.6% in September, the statistics bureau data showed on Monday.

November 18, 2024

China's Oct youth jobless rate drops to 17.1%, official data show

Asia|Australia|Political|World

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met China's President Xi Jinping in Brazil on Monday, as Beijing seeks to promote Australia as a model for trading with

November 18, 2024

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi

Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Man-yi leaves 7 dead in Philippines and worsens crisis from back-to-back storms

Typhoon Man-yi has left at least seven people dead in a landslide, destroyed houses and displaced large numbers of villagers before blowing away from the northern Philippines, worsening the crisis wreaked by multiple back-to-back storms

November 18, 2024

Typhoon Man-yi leaves 7 dead in Philippines and worsens crisis from back-to-back storms

Asia|Environment|Health|World

India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

November 18, 2024

India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Asia|Environment|Health|World

India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high

Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter season, after dense fog overnight.

November 18, 2024

India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high

Asia|Business|Technology

China's Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone

China's Huawei Technologies on Monday announced that it had started taking pre-orders for its Mate 70 smartphone model, in a statement on its official WeChat account.

November 18, 2024

China's Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone

Asia|Business|Election|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street rises following last week's slide

Most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their sharp slide from last week

November 18, 2024

Stock market today: Wall Street rises following last week's slide

Asia|World

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Monday as the

November 18, 2024

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month

A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Monday told investigators they have one month to complete their work on ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides

November 18, 2024

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month

Asia|Political|US|World

Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal

The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing deal on Monday, deepening defence ties between the two nations facing common security

November 18, 2024

Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Country Garden submits offshore debt restructuring plan to creditors, sources say

China's Country Garden submitted the preliminary terms of an offshore debt restructuring proposal to some creditors late last month and lowered its cash

November 18, 2024

Country Garden submits offshore debt restructuring plan to creditors, sources say

Asia|Crime|World

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in the biggest case under a national security law that critics say has crushed political activism in the semi-autonomous Chinese city

November 18, 2024

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Asia|Economy

Beijing, Shanghai announce tax breaks to boost ailing property markets

Beijing and Shanghai have announced tax breaks to spur home purchases as distress in the property sector continues to drag on growth in the world's

November 18, 2024

Beijing, Shanghai announce tax breaks to boost ailing property markets

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong's marathon trial of 47 democrats draws to a close

Hong Kong's High Court jailed 45 pro-democracy activists on Tuesday for up to 10 years following a years-long subversion trial that has damaged

November 18, 2024

Hong Kong's marathon trial of 47 democrats draws to a close

Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Shares rise, dollar falls as traders reassess rate-cut expectations

Global shares rose on Monday while the U.S. dollar fell but still traded near one-year highs as traders pared expectations of future

November 18, 2024

Shares rise, dollar falls as traders reassess rate-cut expectations

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ sees progress in wage-driven inflation, keeps Dec rate hike on table

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the economy was progressing towards sustained wages-driven inflation and warned against keeping borrowing costs too low,

November 18, 2024

BOJ sees progress in wage-driven inflation, keeps Dec rate hike on table

Asia|Political|World

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing

A Hong Kong court will this week sentence 45 democratic campaigners in a major national security trial, with potentially heavy jail terms poised

November 18, 2024

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing

Americas|Asia|World

Chinese President Xi arrives in Brazil for G20 summit talks with Lula

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the G20 summit and is set to have in-depth talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

November 18, 2024

Chinese President Xi arrives in Brazil for G20 summit talks with Lula

Asia|World

North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged the country's military to improve capabilities for fighting a war in a speech last week, state media KCNA said on Monday, after

November 17, 2024

North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Peru, Japan strengthen ties with defense and mining agreements

Peru's president signed defense and mining cooperation deals with her Japanese counterpart on Sunday, following an official visit between the two leaders just after the Asia-Pacific

November 17, 2024

Peru, Japan strengthen ties with defense and mining agreements

Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

EM conditions tighten, outflows heighten

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

November 17, 2024

EM conditions tighten, outflows heighten

Asia|Environment|World

India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens

India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday

November 17, 2024

India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Philippines launches interest rate swaps market to boost bond liquidity

The Philippine central bank announced the launch on Monday of an interest rate swaps market anchored to a newly established benchmark rate to enhance bond market trading and

November 17, 2024

Philippines launches interest rate swaps market to boost bond liquidity

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks

Pakistan discussed its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the International Monetary Fund during an unscheduled staff visit last week, Finance Minister

November 17, 2024

Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks

Africa|Asia|World

Nigeria and India agree deeper ties in maritime security, counter-terrorism

Nigeria and India on Sunday agreed to deepen collaboration in maritime security, intelligence and counter-terrorism during a state visit to the West African country by

November 17, 2024

Nigeria and India agree deeper ties in maritime security, counter-terrorism

Asia|Crime|Election|World

Twenty-three arrested in India's Manipur after violent protests

Police arrested 23 people on Sunday in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur for ransacking and setting fire to the homes of lawmakers and ministers,

November 17, 2024

Twenty-three arrested in India's Manipur after violent protests

Asia|Environment|Health

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections,

November 17, 2024

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin

Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the U.S., Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on

November 17, 2024

Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin

Asia|Environment|World

Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people

A powerful typhoon has wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it barreled across the northern Philippines in the sixth major storm to pound the Southeast Asian country in less than a month

November 17, 2024

Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people

Asia|World

Super typhoon Man-Yi set to weaken as it barrels through Philippines

Super typhoon Man-Yi swept across the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday, threatening heavy rain in the capital region Metro Manila, after triggering more than a million

November 17, 2024

Super typhoon Man-Yi set to weaken as it barrels through Philippines

Asia|Crime|Election|World

Duterte returns as Philippines’ political clans wage ‘a fight to the death’

November 17, 2024

Asia|Environment

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says

Japanese authorities seeking to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system made by China's CRRC

November 17, 2024

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says

Asia|World

Taiwan's APEC representative says no handshake or dialogue with China's Xi, only wave

Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan's representative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, said on Saturday that he greeted China's President Xi Jinping

November 16, 2024

Taiwan's APEC representative says no handshake or dialogue with China's Xi, only wave

Asia|Economy|World

Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years

November 16, 2024

Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms

Asia|Crime

Knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China leaves 8 dead and 17 injured

Chinese police say eight people have been killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack at a vocational school in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi

November 16, 2024

Knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China leaves 8 dead and 17 injured

Asia|Crime|World

Eight killed and 17 injured in mass stabbing in eastern China

November 16, 2024

Asia|Technology

Internet cut during protests in India's violence-hit Manipur state

Authorities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur suspended internet and mobile services and imposed an indefinite curfew on Saturday in areas where

November 16, 2024

Internet cut during protests in India's violence-hit Manipur state

Asia|Crime|World

China's second mass attack in a week spurs soul-searching

A former student went on a stabbing rampage at a vocational college in eastern China, killing eight people and injuring 17, police said on Sunday, prompting

November 16, 2024

China's second mass attack in a week spurs soul-searching

Asia|World

Weary Philippines cleans up after Super Typhoon Man-yi becomes fourth major storm to hit in the past fortnight

November 16, 2024

Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump

November 16, 2024

Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

Asia|Political|World

Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine

November 16, 2024

Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Asia|World

Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach

Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as super typhoon Man-Yi gained strength on its

November 16, 2024

Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach

Asia|Health|World

Ten babies die in fire at Indian hospital's neonatal unit

Ten newborn babies died from burns and suffocation after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in northern India, a government official said on

November 16, 2024

Ten babies die in fire at Indian hospital's neonatal unit

Asia|Political|US|World

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”

November 16, 2024

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

Asia|Crime|Health|World

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others

November 16, 2024

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

Asia|US|World

Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Taiwan's representative at an Asia-Pacific summit met U.S.

November 16, 2024

Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Asia|Political|World

Xi tells Ishiba China hopes Japan will 'properly handle' history, Taiwan issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in their first meeting that China hoped Japan would "properly handle" major issues such as history and

November 16, 2024

Xi tells Ishiba China hopes Japan will 'properly handle' history, Taiwan issues

Asia|Political|World

In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violence

The usual suspects abstained from voting on a seemingly uncontroversial United Nations resolution that denounced violence against women and girls on Thursday — Iran, Russia, North Korea

November 16, 2024

In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violence

Asia|Education|Lifestyle

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks

November 16, 2024

Americas|Asia|Economy|Environment|World

New Zealand inks 'sustainable' trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland

New Zealand signed a trade deal on Saturday with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland to remove tariffs on hundreds of sustainable goods and services, in a move Wellington says will

November 16, 2024

New Zealand inks 'sustainable' trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland

Asia|Australia|US|World

Australia, US, Japan to hold defence trilateral in Darwin on Sunday

The defence ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States will meet in the Australian city of Darwin on Sunday to discuss continued

November 15, 2024

Australia, US, Japan to hold defence trilateral in Darwin on Sunday

Asia|World

South Korea's Yoon tells China's Xi cooperation needed on Russia, North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told Chinese President Xi Jinping that their two countries should cooperate for peace in the face of North Korea and Russia's

November 15, 2024

South Korea's Yoon tells China's Xi cooperation needed on Russia, North Korea

Americas|Asia|Economy|US|World

As Trump return looms, China's Xi at APEC criticises protectionism

With Donald Trump's imminent return to the U.S. presidency looming over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Chinese

November 15, 2024

As Trump return looms, China's Xi at APEC criticises protectionism

Asia|Political|US|World

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

President Joe Biden praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U_S_ at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.”

November 15, 2024