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Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13

A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following the

Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13
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A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13

Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people

A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13
Asia|Environment|World

Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach

Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country

Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirms, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the skyscraper and

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role

Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role
Asia|Technology|World

South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities to counter North Korea, including by training 500,000 "drone

South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
Asia|Business|Education|Environment|World

Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan

Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching

Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Armenia next week, said the EU on Friday, in a move aimed at highlighting Brussels' support for Armenia as

EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee 7-year jail term for bribery

South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years in jail for receiving bribes, after a court found her

South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee 7-year jail term for bribery
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports

Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions

China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as

China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the

Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
Asia|Environment|World

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Thailand seeks to arrest fugitive Chinese businessman over illegal crypto mining

Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese businessman featured in a Reuters investigation into transnational crypto-investment fraud, alleging he was part of a

Thailand seeks to arrest fugitive Chinese businessman over illegal crypto mining
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll

Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and

Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions

Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader for meddling in politics, media report

A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to

South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader for meddling in politics, media report
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

U.S.

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence

The 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested on suspicion of election influence

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence
Asia|Political|World

US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan

The United States, Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm on Wednesday over recent Chinese activities off

US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan
Asia|Crime|World

Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent civil rights activist Mahrang Baloch and an associate to life in prison

Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law

China has a right to target people outside of its borders who contravene its new law on ethnic unity, a senior official said on Wednesday, adding that this was in line

China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out, as the warning time for any Chinese attack is shortening, Defence

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time

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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street

Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members
Asia|Crime|World

Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says

More than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near Myanmar's Thai border, a human rights group said, over one year after thousands were freed during a

Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets

Tata Electronics said on Monday it had detected a recent "cybersecurity incident", after researchers said World Leaks

India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New

India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
Asia|World

China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels on Monday returned to a Chinese port after more than 40 days of drills in the South China Sea and the western

China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings

Standard Chartered said on Monday it favours Asia ex-Japan equities, particularly Taiwan and China, as strong earnings prospects, AI-driven investment

Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company

The market value of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix briefly topped that of peer Samsung Electronics on Monday to make it the country's most valuable firm.

SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company
Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
Asia|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Taiwan's military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week, the defence ministry said on Sunday, as part of modernisation plans to shift its training focus to

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills
Asia|Economy|World

Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will embark on his first overseas trip since taking office on Sunday, visiting Malaysia and China in a mission aimed

Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays

World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S.

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue
Asia|Election|Political|World

South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the country's election management system needed a major overhaul, calling a series of controversies involving the

South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote
Asia|Education|Environment|World

Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report

A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.

Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
Asia|Education|Political|World

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school

China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Asia|Election|Political|World

South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages

South Korea's parliament on Thursday launched a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission after ballot-paper shortages disrupted voting in the

South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims

A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
Asia|Political|World

North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says

North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post, downgrading diplomatic relations in response to British sanctions on a children's

North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S.

South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

U.S.

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade

U.S. President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his loyal friend, despite tensions over trade and oil sanctions

Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets India's Modi, says closer ties will make both countries stronger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he hoped closer ties and undertaking joint projects with India would make both countries stronger.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets India's Modi, says closer ties will make both countries stronger
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement

China on Wednesday issued a joint statement with Myanmar following meetings between their leaders earlier this week in Beijing, saying the two nations will continue to

China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement
Asia|Business|Economy|World

EU and India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief

The European Union will formally sign its a landmark trade deal with India by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

EU and India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief
Asia|Crime|World

Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring

Police in Vietnam have seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring last week

Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Sri Lanka bribery commission arrests ex-president's son, court gives bail

Sri Lanka's bribery commission has arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, police said on Wednesday. 

Sri Lanka bribery commission arrests ex-president's son, court gives bail
Asia|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S.

South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's exports rise on weak yen, AI boom, but price-led gains mask weak volumes

Japan's exports grew for a ninth straight month in May, data showed on Wednesday, as a weaker yen, higher commodity prices and solid semiconductor demand

Japan's exports rise on weak yen, AI boom, but price-led gains mask weak volumes
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of

Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site

China said on Wednesday that it will take countermeasures in response to a new Taiwan government website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying the site

China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised on Wednesday to continue economic reforms in the fast-growing Central

Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum
Asia|World

South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea

South Korea will shift a line running parallel to the military border with North Korea to narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security

South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable

China's State Council, the cabinet, issued the country's next five-year plan for implementing the "employment-first strategy" on Wednesday, pledging to keep the job market

China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable
Asia|Political|World

Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says

Taiwan said on Wednesday it was up to U.S.

Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies

China took fresh steps on Wednesday to fund tech innovation amid an intensifying rivalry with the U.S., saying it would

China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least one resident and injuring dozens of people

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices tumble again on US-Iran deal; S&P 500 falls

Oil prices fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending this week's losses on hopes a U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East

Oil prices tumble again on US-Iran deal; S&P 500 falls
Asia|Sports|World

Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp

South Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min

Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
Asia|Europe|Political|World

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday endorsed the political leadership of Myanmar's military chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing as the two met in Beijing

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would "not give up" on increasing defence spending, after the island's opposition-majority

Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute,

Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World

Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India

Nepal's new government must tap China's technological know-how and convince investors that the Himalayan country is open for business and will deliver on the

Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport

Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained

Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route

A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi

Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says

North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation

North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

India's GenZ leader slapped at protest

MUMBAI, June 15 - The founder and leader of India's Cockroach Janta Party was slapped repeatedly by unknown men during a crowded protest in the northern city of Jaipur on Monday, which he said was an

India's GenZ leader slapped at protest
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation

South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities apologised to investors on Monday for failing to secure an allocation of SpaceX shares in the U.S. company’s record-setting IPO, adding

Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation
Asia|Sports|World

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee
Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Food|Lifestyle|Political|World

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge

India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, government data released on Monday showed, as the energy shock stemming

India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says

China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally

Some Asia hedge funds delivered returns exceeding 100% in the first five months of the year, riding on record highs in stock markets and wagers on AI

Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. 

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence

Taiwan's government launched a website on Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday
Asia|Crime|World

A man was jailed for murder. 15 years after his death, he will get a retrial

A man was jailed for murder. 15 years after his death, he will get a retrial

A man was jailed for murder. 15 years after his death, he will get a retrial
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S.  to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance
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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
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India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% year-over-year in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, as the outlook continued

India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year
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BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push

India's measures to improve the attractiveness of its debt are welcome, though concerns over oil prices and their impact on the rupee remain big hurdles in

BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push
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Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
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Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions

Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions
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Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
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Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

The Philippines defence chief will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he said on Friday, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for what

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions
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Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
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South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion
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Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady in May at roughly the previous month's pace due to end of government fuel subsidies, leaving inflation below the Bank of

Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll
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Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple

Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
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Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'

South Korea's central bank governor said on Friday it was necessary to raise interest rates "on time" as inflation was expected to exceed the target for a considerable

Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'
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North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
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Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
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China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'

China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary ⁠Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying he had "repeatedly made

China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'
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Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say

At least 22 personnel were killed in Wednesday's military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, as funeral processions were held

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say
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Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say

At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police

Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say
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A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir

Authorities say rescuers have recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers aboard a military helicopter that crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir the previous day

A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir
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Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

A Thai court handed out death sentences on Thursday to two ethnic Uyghur men from the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
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Thai court sentences 2 Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20

A court in Thailand has sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine

Thai court sentences 2 Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20
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Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers

China's crackdown on cross-border investments is set to weigh on the lucrative businesses of banks, insurers and wealth managers in Hong Kong that tap into the riches of mainland

Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers
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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
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World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise

The World Bank said on Thursday that Indonesia's economic growth was expected to slow to 5% in 2026 as it comes under increasing fiscal strain from an ambitious spending

World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise
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Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions

Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "

Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions
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Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits

Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle

Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
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Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus

MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after

Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus
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Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says

Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a

Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says
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Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
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Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89
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Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May

Foreign investors pulled nearly $27 billion net from emerging market portfolios in May, partially reversing a rebound in April as equity selling in Asia

Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May
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Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'

Staring at the burned out shell of his Belfast home, Jamie Corry said he would never get over the sight of watching his house go up in

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board

Pakistan's military says an army MI-17 helicopter has crashed because of a technical fault in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board
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Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

All personnel on board a military helicopter have been killed in a crash near Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir, Pakistan's military said in a statement on

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir
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Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire

Seven individuals and two companies were charged on Wednesday with 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in relation to a deadly Hong Kong fire last

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire
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North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain

North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which

North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
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Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist

An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on

Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist
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Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout

Asian equities are witnessing a surge in foreign outflows in June as escalating Middle East hostilities and a pullback in AI-linked technology stocks following underwhelming

Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout
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China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
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Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
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Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168

Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November

Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
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Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building

The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the

Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
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Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

Philippine foreign minister Ma.

Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
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China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May

China's producer prices rose for a third straight month in May to the highest since July 2022, while consumer prices stayed elevated as global

China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May