Asia Embattled Thai PM faces call to step down to avert coalition revolt BANGKOK: Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced the prospect of losing her government’s... Published 20 Jun, 2025 05:16pm
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Asia Smartphones banned from schools in Afghan Taliban’s heartland AFGHANISTAN: A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force,... Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:59pm
Asia Xi signs treaty to elevate ties with Central Asia BEIJING: China President Xi Jinping signed a treaty to elevate ties with Central Asian nations on Tuesday, as ... Published 18 Jun, 2025 07:21am
Asia Xi says China ‘deeply worried’ about Israel-Iran conflict, urges de-escalation BEIJING: China is “deeply worried” about Israel’s military operation against Iran that has escalated tensions in the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 07:07pm
Asia China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict BEIJING: China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:18pm
Asia Nine dead, 26 injured in China fireworks factory blast BEIJING: An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:18pm
Asia China urges Iran, Israel to ‘immediately’ take steps to cool tensions BEIJING: China urged Iran and Israel to “immediately” take steps to reduce tensions on Monday, after Tehran... Published 16 Jun, 2025 12:46pm
Asia Five killed, two missing in Vietnam typhoon floods HANOI: Typhoon winds and rains that lashed central Vietnam killed five people and left two more missing, according... Published 15 Jun, 2025 01:43pm
Asia South Korea’s Lee plans to hold bilateral talks at G7 summit, his office says SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans to hold bilateral talks with the leaders of countries attending... Published 15 Jun, 2025 10:51am
Asia Japan’s Ishiba heads to G7 to press Trump to drop auto tariffs TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba heads to Canada on Sunday for trade talks with US President Donald... Published 15 Jun, 2025 10:45am
Asia China’s UN envoy condemns Israeli strikes on Iran BEIJING/HONG KONG: China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and... Published 14 Jun, 2025 11:08am
Asia Vietnam parliament approves hiking tax on alcoholic drinks to 90% by 2031 HANOI: Vietnam’s National Assemblyon Saturday approved a proposal to raise the special consumption tax on alcoholic... Published 14 Jun, 2025 11:03am
Asia India, China agree to expedite resumption of direct flights as ties improve India and China have agreed to expedite the resumption of direct air services and step up communication, the two... Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:23pm
Asia After Israel strikes Iran, airlines divert flights, airspace closed SEOUL: Airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran and Iraq early on Friday after Israel launched attacks... Published 13 Jun, 2025 08:23am
Asia US Treasury’s Bessent calls on China to be ‘reliable partner’ in trade negotiations WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called on China to uphold its commitments under an... Published 11 Jun, 2025 07:42pm
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Asia US-China trade talks to resume for a second day LONDON: Top US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks for a second day in London on Tuesday, hoping to secure... Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:35am
Asia China’s Xi urges respect, ‘right track’ in call with South Korean counterpart BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday that the two countries... Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:25am
Asia Several Japanese military members injured in explosion at US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa TOKYO: Several Japanese Self-Defence Force members were injured on Monday in an explosion at an ammunition storage... Published 09 Jun, 2025 11:46am
Asia South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba agree to strengthen ties SEOUL: South Korea’s newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed during... Published 09 Jun, 2025 11:11am
USA US, China set for trade talks in London on Monday WASHINGTON: Three of US President Donald Trump’s top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on... Published 07 Jun, 2025 09:32pm
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Asia After Pakistan downed Indian jets, Indonesia weighs purchase of China’s J-10s JAKARTA: Indonesia is weighing buying China’s J-10 fighter jets, given their relatively cheaper price and advanced... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:00pm
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Asia South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic revival, judgment on martial law SEOUL: South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung began his term on Wednesday, vowing to raise the country... Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:49am
Asia Mongolian PM resigns after losing parliament backing, street protests BEIJING: Mongolia’s Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has stepped down after losing parliamentary support... Published 03 Jun, 2025 11:38am
Asia Steelmakers in South Korea, Vietnam tumble on Trump’s new tariffs SEOUL/SINGAPORE: Shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers, major Asian exporters of the metal to the United... Published 02 Jun, 2025 01:34pm
Asia North Korea says military ties with Russia to ensure ‘peace’ SEOUL: North Korea on Monday defended its military cooperation with Russia, saying ties were aimed at “ensuring... Published 02 Jun, 2025 11:34am
Asia US, China trade row could ease after Trump-Xi talks: Treasury chief WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that President Donald Trump could speak with China’s Xi... Published 01 Jun, 2025 08:16pm