"The Middle East Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict. Peace and stability in the region require joint nurturing and protection by all parties," says Chinese President Xi Jinping.
SINGAPORE – When it comes to the 2026 US elections, the congressional midterms draw most of the media attention. Will the Democrats take back the House? Can they get a majority in the Senate, too? For Asia, though, the outcome will not immediately affect the two issues that
Kabul said it was prepared to engage constructively with Washington on the issue.
Nov 2 - The Afghan Taliban government asked the United States to act responsibly when deporting Afghan immigrants back home, the Afghan foreign ministry said on Monday, adding that Kabul was prepared to engage constructively with Washington on the issue.
The workers’ demands reflect mounting pressure from rising living costs and persistent inflation.
See the likely path, wind extent and arrival times for Murasu.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— US President Donald Trump’s Republicans enter Tuesday’s midterm elections facing a potentially punishing voter verdict. His approval rating stands at just 32% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, while Democrats lead the national congressional ballot by more than
The death comes amid heightened tensions along the border after three South Korean soldiers were wounded in landmine explosions south of the Military Demarcation Line in September.
An environmental advocacy group said it poses a risk to one of the world’s biodiversity hot spots.
The AI unit will work with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as its anchor academic partner, although the bank's CEO Georges Elhedery did not disclose headcount details.
Cyclone Murasu is expected to be less intense than last week's Cyclone Arnab, where six people were killed and dozens of houses and crops were destroyed.
The figure could still change as the government compiles the budget.
China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Xi said.
BEIJING/DUBAI, Nov 2 - The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman's sultan on Monday.
The Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate coming from the highest levels of our government are absolutely outrageous. From President Donald Trump to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to members of Congress, including Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Nancy Mace, we are hearing
South Korea’s economy has been heavily boosted by demand for advanced chips used in AI, lifting exports and the earnings of memory chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
The death comes after three South Korean soldiers were wounded in landmine explosions on Sept 21.
The US Marine was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol during curfew hours.
The war that Israel and the United States launched against Iran on February 28 is in a lull, not at an end. Major combat has paused, diplomacy has stalled, and both sides are preparing for the next round. To understand why the fighting will soon resume, we need to understand
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange has moved to reassure crypto investors and said withdrawals were stabilising after an initial spike.
The company said it will continue publication of its print newspapers.
Nov 2 - Nearly 1 million ballots have been cast in the first week of early voting for the New Zealand general election, the country's electoral commission said on Monday.
SYDNEY, Nov 2 - A new police unit armed with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, in an Australian-first measure set up in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December.
Pyongyang said the exercise showed the US remained unchanged in its ambition to stifle North Korea.
The Panag-aapoy (“to light a fire”) ceremony in Sagada has marked All Saints’ Day for 122 years.
Anson Kew said he committed the offence in return for a HK$10,000 (S$1,600) payment.
The agency will establish regional hubs to enhance coordination with local governments to deal with disasters.
President Lee Jae Myung flagged the $20.5 billion investment in his budget speech.
More than two out of every five North Koreans were undernourished, according to the UN food body's latest report.
SEOUL, Nov 2 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said South Korea could become a partner in developing Turkey's planned Sinop nuclear power station, according to an interview with Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese posted the worst rating of minus-23.
For some expatriate families, a spouse's inability to find work can be a deal-breaker.
The fires expose safety risks in Sabah’s water villages, prompting calls for reform.
The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
Polls show no clear path back to government after the election for any potential coalition.
LOWER HUTT, New Zealand, Nov 2 - The campaign for New Zealand's general election on November 7 comes down to the price of everyday life for 70-year-old Liz Hartley, a part-time bus driver.
The company appears to have already reported the matter to the Government.
The Conrad Bengaluru Hotel said it was “deeply saddened” by the deaths of two of its guests.
Nov 1 - Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters.