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Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 15 - U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program to further negotiations.
Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme draws overwhelming response from restaurants
Authorities received 2,205 applications for just 1,000 permits under the initiative, which will allow participating restaurants to welcome dogs indoors from mid-July.
What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 - French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 - Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the U.S. and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war.
Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco
All employees at Starbucks Korea stores will "receive education in historical awareness and social sensitivity through watching videos", said Shinsegae Group, which operates the outlets.
Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack
SYDNEY, June 15 - Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the weekend left a woman critically injured and prompted a safety review at Australia's popular shorelines.
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
Japanese stocks surge, government bond yields tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped as much as 5.5 per cent to 69,657.09, surpassing the 69,000 level for the first time.
New Malaysian party Bersama can be ‘self-sustainable’ in current landscape, Rafizi says
Bersama is discussing the number of seats it would contest in the coming Johor and Negri Sembilan state polls.
Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
China’s pet owners splurge on pre-schools to pamper puppies
The industry is booming as owners spend more on pets being increasingly regarded as family.
China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
SYDNEY, June 15 - China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of undersea communications cables, a report from the Lowy Institute think tank said on
Xi swops fighter jets for diplomatic hardball to squeeze Taiwan
China has been escalating efforts to silence President Lai Ching-te on the world stage.
'Samurai Blue style': Japan fans on never-give-up attitude after dramatic Netherlands draw at World Cup
In one of the most highly anticipated matches in the opening round of the World Cup, Japan came from behind twice to get a point against the Netherlands.
Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
June 15 - U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
Shares surge, oil skids in Asia on news of US-Iran deal
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave rates at 3.50 per cent to 3.75 per cent on Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh's debut meeting.
The rise of the AI ‘token economy’ and China’s big bet on scale
In the first of a two-part series, CNA looks at the rise of AI tokens and how China’s rapidly expanding token economy is reshaping the costs, scale and security risks of the next era of artificial intelligence.
Commentary: Will South Korea be America’s ‘dagger in the heart of Asia’?
Remarks from a US general about South Korea’s military role in East Asia have put Seoul in a tight spot, says Robert Kelly of Pusan National University.
US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 15 - The United States and Iran have reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on social media early on Monday.
‘Where do we go now?’: Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban leaves teens detached and displaced
Malaysia joins a growing group of countries that restrict youth exposure to social media.
The business of female desire in China
A production with hunky male dancers reflects the emergence of a booming "she economy" worth trillions of yuan.
Israel bombs Beirut, allegedly hoping to sabotage US-Iran deal
The Israeli military bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday just as Iranian and US officials voiced optimism that a diplomatic agreement was in reach, prompting accusations that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to derail the negotiations.
Protesters smash windows and set Tesla ablaze in anti-G7 march in Geneva
GENEVA, June 14 - Protesters set fire to a Tesla and smashed the windows of a bank in Geneva on Sunday as they vented their anger at a Group of Seven summit about to take place just across the border in France.
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
China direct strike threat to Australia ‘growing’: Report
The direct military threat posed to Australia was not well understood by the public, the Lowy Institute think-tank said.
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
DUBAI, June 14 - A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in
Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres
Local residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as "coastal uplift" two days after the quake, which extended the shoreline by as much as 200m in some places.
Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to 2m
It also extended the shoreline by as much as 200 metres in some places.
Inside China’s traffic-driven self-media commentary industry that turns clicks into yuan
Driven by profit, content creators see sensationalising foreign issues as low risk, high reward.
Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman
NEW DELHI, June 14 - An Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s wife Rosmah rejects allegations over luxury properties, vows legal action
She described the claims as false, malicious and defamatory.