Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan

Lawmakers from at least six countries say Chinese diplomats are pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan

Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Asia|News

Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region

Chinese state media say 15 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a mountainous tourist area as heavy rains drenched southeastern China

Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region
Asia|Environment|News

Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China

Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered a landslide that killed 12 people in southern China, caused flash floods in the northeast and railway disruptions

Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China
Asia|Technology

New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences

Malaysia will require social media services to apply for a license if they have more than 8 millon users in the country from August 1, in an attempt to combat increasing cyber

New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
Asia|Political

U.S. upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats

The United States on Sunday announced plans for a major revamp of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with its ally's forces, as the two

U.S. upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats
Asia|Political

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China

Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge”

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China
Asia|News|Political

North Korea vows 'total destruction' of enemy on Korean War anniversary

North Korea vowed to "totally destroy" its enemies in case of war when leader Kim Jong Un gives an order, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

North Korea vows 'total destruction' of enemy on Korean War anniversary
Asia|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in Paris

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La

Olympics-Swimming-Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in Paris
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Fencing-Queen Kong breaks French hearts to take maiden gold in women's epee

Hong Kong's fencing queen Vivian Kong claimed her first Olympic gold medal in a nerve-wracking bout against local favourite Auriane Mallo-Breton of France in the

Olympics-Fencing-Queen Kong breaks French hearts to take maiden gold in women's epee
Asia|Europe|Sports

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

Angelique Kerber has eliminated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Olympics tennis competition

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics
Asia|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Australia's women extend 4x100 metres freestyle relay reign

Australia's peerless women's 4x100 metres freestyle relay swimmers secured their country a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the event at the Paris Games on

Olympics-Swimming-Australia's women extend 4x100 metres freestyle relay reign
Asia|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Titmus defends 400m freestyle title with Paris gold

Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400 metres freestyle title on Saturday after the world's three fastest women over the distance fought a thrilling battle

Olympics-Swimming-Titmus defends 400m freestyle title with Paris gold
Asia|News|Political

Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday a recently announced guideline on the operation of U.S. nuclear assets on the Korean peninsula is certain to add security

Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports
Asia|News|Political

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart
Asia|Political

ASEAN urges Myanmar to start peace process, alarmed over Gaza casualties

Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday condemned violence against civilians in military-ruled Myanmar and urged all parties to end hostilities and follow

ASEAN urges Myanmar to start peace process, alarmed over Gaza casualties
Asia|Environment|News

Typhoon Gaemi forces evacuation, factory suspension in northeast China

More than 27,000 people in northeast China were evacuated and hundreds of factories were ordered to suspend production as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rains, the official Xinhua

Typhoon Gaemi forces evacuation, factory suspension in northeast China
Asia|Sports

Olympics-Diving-Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid

Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China's bid to capture all eight women's Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronised 3-metre springboard event on Saturday.

Olympics-Diving-Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid
Asia|News|Sports

Olympics-Shooting-Chinese teen duo gun down first gold in Paris

Social media-savvy teenaged duo Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao upheld a Chinese shooting tradition as they won the first gold of the Paris Olympics in

Olympics-Shooting-Chinese teen duo gun down first gold in Paris
Asia|Economy

China's industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economy

China's industrial profits grew at a faster clip in June, official data showed on Saturday, even as businesses were grappling with a downshift in consumers' sentiment amid a shaky

China's industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economy
Asia|Europe|Sports

IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee apologised to South Korea on Saturday after its delegation of athletes were introduced as from rival North Korea at the Paris Olympics opening

IOC apologises to South Korea over Olympics ceremony gaffe
Asia|Business|Economy

China's H1 industrial profits rise 3.5% y/y

Profits at China's industrial firms rose 3.5% in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, official data showed on Saturday.

China's H1 industrial profits rise 3.5% y/y
Asia|Political

Australia's Wong urges Myanmar generals to take a different path and end conflict

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Saturday the conflict in military-ruled Myanmar was worsening and her message to the ruling junta was the situation there was unsustainable

Australia's Wong urges Myanmar generals to take a different path and end conflict
Asia|Political

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such a move could fuel regional tensions and spark an arms

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment
Asia|Political|Technology

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections
Asia|World

Philippines completes first South China Sea resupply mission since deal with Beijing

The Philippines on Saturday completed unimpeded a resupply trip to its troops at a disputed South China Sea shoal, its foreign ministry said, the first such mission under a new

Philippines completes first South China Sea resupply mission since deal with Beijing

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