Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on Wednesday and culled at…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first such test in 5 months
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days…
Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and first female prime minister? | Politics News
EXPLAINER Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges stepping…
Dozens of South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia arrested for alleged online scam work
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — About 50 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia have been formally arrested on accusations…
US and Australia sign critical-minerals deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the…
Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a…
Myanmar military detains 2,000 people in raid at cybercrime center
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military has shut down a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand,…
Trump promises ‘fantastic deal’ with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that…
US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply | International Trade News
US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months. Published…
Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM | Politics News
Right-wing Japan Innovation Party signs coalition deal with governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote. Published…
Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway | Aviation News
The accident is one of the deadliest at Hong Kong International Airport since the busy hub opened in…
China reports its GDP grew 4.8% year-on-year in the last quarter
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July-September, growing…