Myint Swe, Myanmar’s former acting president, dies at 74
BANGKOK (AP) — Myint Swe, who became Myanmar’s acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power…
Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as…
Wild swimming and TikTok dances: Hiroshima today – in pictures | Art and design
‘At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, there is a diorama capturing the moment the atomic bomb exploded. Within…
Are sovereign wealth funds dumping Israeli investments? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Norwegian government on Tuesday said it would review its sovereign wealth fund’s investment in Israel after the…
Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says | Technology
Commissioner’s recommendations for tech companies include measures that have been criticised on privacy grounds. Australia’s internet watchdog has…
China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak as 7,000 cases reported
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the…
Philippines condemns China rocket launch after debris falls near Palawan
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A top Philippine security official on Tuesday condemned China’s latest rocket launch, which caused…
India and the Philippines announce partnership to strengthen trade, defense and maritime ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and the Philippines announced an upgraded strategic partnership Tuesday that they said will…
What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it? | Health News
United States health officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as a mosquito-borne virus continues to circulate across…
Hiroshima’s aging survivors mark 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Japan
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hiroshima on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the…
Trump’s trade tactics stir concerns about US-China relations
WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing…
Kiah Bell-Parsons: Harrowing boat accident leaves Sydney teenager with severe head injuries in Thailand
An Australian teenager has narrowly survived a terrifying ordeal while on a family holiday in Thailand. Kiah Bell-Parsons…