Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong
A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.
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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says
WASHINGTON - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said on Friday that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire supported by Turkey, Jordan and neighbors.
NTSB chair says media reports on Air India crash are speculative, premature
The United States National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said on Friday that recent media reports on the crash of an Air India Boeing Dreamliner that killed 260 people were premature and speculative.
Commentary: Indonesia’s jobs boom is a story of quantity, not quality
Stagnant wages, rising underemployment and limited upward mobility reveal a labour market defined more by quantity than quality, say two academics.
Defiant Bolsonaro says he is the one to stop Lula, China and Trump tariffs
BRASILIA - With dark jeans pulled over an ankle monitor attached just hours earlier, Brazil's right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro made clear on Friday that the humiliation of court-ordered restraints would not curb his role in global politics.
Ex-Australian PM Morrison to testify before US House panel on China
WASHINGTON - Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will testify at a U.S. House panel hearing on Wednesday about countering China's \"economic coercion against democracies,\" the committee said on Friday.
‘Guardian angels’: Taiwan’s dementia-friendly village promotes ageing in place
More than a third of Pingxi's 4,300 residents are aged 65 and older.
Israeli military says missile launched from Yemen was intercepted
Israeli military said late on Friday that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in several areas across Israel.
Australia confident issues raised in US review of submarine project will be resolved
WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved.
Australia confident all issues raised in US review of submarine project will be resolved
WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved.
Pakistan says it held productive trade talks in Washington
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan said it held productive trade talks with the U.S. in Washington on Friday to advance economic cooperation, according to a statement from the South Asian country's finance ministry.
Cambodia targets workers in crackdown on scam centers
Thousands are arrested in compounds that rights organizations say are populated by victims of human trafficking.
‘We will not be taken for fools’: Under election pressure, Japan PM stands firm on trade with US
Ishiba’s comments have raised eyebrows among voters, alarmed policymakers and drawn blowback from politicians.
Incorrect speed record card caused 2024 Nepal plane crash, panel says
The aircraft made a premature take-off before gaining the necessary speed, said an aviation expert.
Fragmented Europe faltering in the multipolar moment
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European decision-making has become dominated by the conflict. It has even distorted our vision of what Europe is, along with the considerable discomfort of an eroding transatlantic security partnership and multiple other foreign
China may not want Russia to lose – or to win – in Ukraine
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) cited unnamed sources to report that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his EU counterpart that China doesn’t want Russia to lose in Ukraine because the US’s whole focus might then shift to China. His alleged remarks were spun by the
Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case
Thomas Lembong insists his arrest and prosecution were politically motivated.
Dutch climber rescued from Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani a day after Swiss hiker’s fall near same spot
There were 273 climbing accidents recorded in Mount Rinjani National Park between 2016 and 2024.
Malaysians protest against Trump's 'loyalist' nominee for US envoy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Jul 18) that it was "still too early" for the government to decide whether to approve Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia.
China quietly issues 2025 rare earth quotas, sources say
The country is increasingly sensitive about rare earths and its control over the supply.
Cambodia cybercrime crackdown arrest tally hits 2,000
Authorities expand raids to nine of country’s 25 provinces.
US Treasury’s Bessent believes good tariff deal possible, Japan PM Ishiba says
Both countries agreed to carry on a “constructive dialogue” on tariffs.
Malaysia’s export-oriented businesses fret as deadline for US tariff deal draws near
They are particularly worried about the uncertainty over tariffs on transshipped goods.
Kremlin on new EU sanctions: Russia has built up a certain immunity to such measures
MOSCOW - Russia has built up a certain immunity to Western sanctions and adapted to them, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the European Union agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, including measures aimed at its oil industry.
Zelenskiy says he discussed missile supplies, Mirage pilots training with Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed missile supplies and funding for interceptor drones to counteract Russian attacks in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening
Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.
Dozens protest in Malaysia against ‘alpha male’ Trump nominee for US envoy
Nick Adams has harshly criticised Islam and shown support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Zelenskiy says talks with Russia need 'more momentum'
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiations with Russia needed \"more momentum\" and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to \"intensify the negotiation track\".
Head of UN rights office urges accountability for killings in Syria's Sweida
GENEVA - The head of the United Nations human rights office called on Friday for Syria's interim authorities to ensure accountability and justice for killings and rights violations in the southern city of Sweida.
Pakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes
Unregulated construction of hotels and guest houses has sparked major environmental concerns.
HK’s same-sex union Bill marks first big split between govt and legislature
The "patriots only" Legislative Council has been closely aligned with the administration’s goals – until now.
China mulls over economy-boosting measures to counter ‘severe situation’
Growth hit 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, official data showed on July 15.
Japan’s former emperor Akihito diagnosed with another heart condition
Emperor Emeritus Akihito was diagnosed in May with myocardial ischemia.
China, Japan chart two paths through Trump’s trade wall
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Beijing forces concessions, Tokyo makes long-term investments Scott Foster interprets how China and Japan are taking divergent approaches in navigating Trump’s tariff
South Korean shaman accused of raping teen in ‘exorcism’ claims lost memory
The man in his 20s is accused of sexually assaulting the victim and filming the brutal attack.
Taiwan will not provoke confrontation with China, does not seek conflict: V-P Hsiao
She said Chinese pressure on Taiwan had only escalated over the past few years, but that the island’s people were peace-loving.
Philippines' Marcos to discuss trade and security during U.S. visit as tariffs loom
MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said on Friday.
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India
The Bihar government announced compensation of 4 million rupees to the families of those who died.
Myanmar junta offers cash rewards to anti-coup defectors
It is calling for fighters to “return to the legal fold” ahead of a slated election.
China says successful US trade talks make return to tariff war unnecessary
Commerce Minister Wang said the current overall tariff level imposed by the US on China was “still high” at 53.6%.
I will not be PM for third time if PN takes over Malaysia government: Mahathir
He said he would just want to play the role of adviser.