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US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses 'red line'
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is satisfied so far with India's moves to ensure accountability in alleged assassination plots against Sikh activists, but many steps are still needed, the U.S. ambassador to India said on Thursday, calling it a \"red line for America\" for which there
Venezuela president's son says country is open to paying $10 billion debt to China
CARACAS - Venezuela is open to paying its $10 billion debt to China, lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of President Nicolas Maduro, told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.
Protesters in Armenia demand PM resign over border villages dispute
TBILISI - A big crowd of protesters gathered in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Thursday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his decision to cede several border villages to neighbour and longtime rival Azerbaijan.
Ukraine drone hits Russian oil facility a 'record' 1,500 km away, source says
LONDON - A Ukrainian drone struck a major oil processing plant in Russia's Bashkiria region on Thursday from some 1,500 km (932 miles) away, a Kyiv intelligence source said, its longest-range such attack since the start of the war.
South Korean President Yoon must seize chance to carry out promised reforms
With his approval ratings at an all-time low, he has pledged better policies and change.
US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns
WASHINGTON - The senior U.S. official for North Korea discussed the country with her Chinese counterpart in Tokyo on Thursday, and expressed concerns about the forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China, the U.S. State Department said.
India completes troop exit from Maldives at pro-China leader's request
NEW DELHI - India has replaced some 80 soldiers on the Maldives with civilians after a demand by President Mohamed Muizzu who has pivoted the archipelago's ties towards China, New Delhi officials said on Thursday.
Yemen's Houthis chief says group will target any ships related to transport of goods to Israel
DUBAI - The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday the group would target ships of any company related to supplying or transporting goods to Israel regardless of their destination.
North Korea appears to be building new submarine for attacks, group says
Hull components and equipment used in submarine construction have been seen at a shipyard.
Turkey says it is not easing Israel export ban
ANKARA - Israeli claims of Ankara easing its trade ban with Israel are \"absolutely fictional and have nothing to do with reality,\" Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Thursday, as Ankara introduced a three-month reprieve for companies with existing export deals to Israel.
Malaysia rebuffs US on Iran oil sales, says it recognises only UN sanctions
Home Minister Saifuddin underlined Malaysia’s commitment to combating terrorism financing.
Passenger plane's tire bursts on landing in Turkey; no casualties
ANKARA - A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 plane's front tire burst upon landing at an airport in southern Turkey on Thursday, the Turkish transport minister said, adding there were no casualties and all 190 passengers and crew were evacuated.
China reaps geopolitical dividend in Middle East exports
China’s exports in April surged towards the Global South while shrinking in developed markets, following a pattern of geographic divergence that began four years ago. Overall, exports rose 1.5% in dollar terms and 5% in terms of RMB. But the salient fact about China’s trade
Meta's oversight board backs takedown of Australian voter fraud posts
SYDNEY - Meta's oversight board upheld a decision to remove two Facebook posts calling for Australians to vote multiple times in an indigenous rights referendum, but noted the social media giant had not adequately explained its ban on encouraging voter fraud.
Europe hardening line on Russia amid Ukraine losses
Two weeks after the US president, Joe Biden, signed off on a US$60 billion package of military aid to Kiev, the impact on the battlefield has been relatively modest. According to an assessment by the Washington-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War on May 6,
Korea’s economy headed nowhere fast under Yoon
TOKYO – The champagne isn’t exactly flowing as South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol commemorates the two-year mark of his presidency. So far, Yoon’s government has no answers for a sliding Korean won that’s increasing inflation amid stagnant wages and near-record household debt.
UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as U.S., Cameron says
LONDON - Foreign Secretary David Cameron described Britain's system and scale of arms exports to Israel as completely different from those in the United States, saying the sales it licences were relatively small and policed by strict procedures.
Football clubs in Malaysia tightening security amid recent attacks on players; some bicker over cancelled match
The attacks on three Malaysian national footballers have shocked the nation, with clubs taking extra security measures ahead of the new league season.
Japan deploys drones to deter visitors from littering at scenic riverside
The Okutama authorities are also discussing if they should ban riverside barbecues altogether.
US emboldening Philippines to square off with China at sea
US Marines joined Filipino counterparts on May 5, 2024, for a mock battle at a telling location: a small, remote territory just 100 miles off the southern tip of the contested island of Taiwan. The combat drill is part of the weekslong Exercise Balikatan that has brought
Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent
MOSCOW - Russia is warning its Western adversaries that it feels obliged to boost its nuclear deterrent due to what it sees as their \"escalatory\" course, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying on Thursday.
China tech giant Baidu’s V-P apologises after backlash over tough style
Ms Qu Jing posted a series of clips in May on Douyin describing her tough treatment of junior colleagues.
Korean YouTuber fatally stabbed while live-streaming in Busan
The suspect is known to be another YouTuber who is an acquaintance of the victim.
Barrier to block Mount Fuji view in Japan town delayed
There are complaints of visitors behaving badly and causing traffic problems as they take pictures
China’s economic success doesn’t necessarily sustain an equity rally
Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. China’s economic success doesn’t necessarily sustain an equity rally David P. Goldman discusses the role of China’s electric vehicle (EV) companies in driving the A-shares equity market rally, refutes the idea of
Evacuation ordered after blaze at Thai chemical storage tank facility
BANGKOK - An evacuation was ordered for communities near a fire at a chemical storage tank terminal that killed one person in Thailand's eastern Rayong province, as the blaze was likely to spread, the industry ministry said on Thursday.
US Navy too slow, too outdated to match China’s surging fleet
Plagued by delays in ship repairs and outdated design practices, the US Navy faces mounting challenges in maintaining readiness and keeping pace with China’s rapid shipbuilding advancements. This month, USNI News reported that the US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Small businesses not reaping the rewards of PM Modi’s flagship ‘Make in India’ scheme
CNA travelled to Agra in Uttar Pradesh state to find out if Mr Narendra Modi’s marquee project is a hit or miss among voters in the ongoing general election.
WhatsApp, banned in China, is suddenly working for some users
People say they have been able to send and receive WhatsApp messages over a two-week span.
Gunmen in Pakistan kill seven labourers near Gwadar port, say police
QUETTA, Pakistan - Gunmen shot and killed seven labourers near southwestern Pakistan's Gwadar port early on Thursday, police said.
School’s out: How climate change threatens education
Schools across much of Asia are not equipped to deal with growing consequences of climate change.
Malaysia helicopters that crashed were airworthy, all crew fit at time of incident: Navy
Ten navy members died in the April 23 tragedy in Perak.
Vietnam irks EU by delaying meeting ahead of possible Putin visit
Vietnam has abstained from condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, a position that Western countries see as too close to the Kremlin.
More Japanese turning to agencies to help them resign after Golden Week
One such firm received 174 requests on a single day to help hand in the resignation letter.
Myanmar junta reiterates election plan after ex-Cambodia PM seeks Suu Kyi access
Myanmar's military chief discussed plans to hold an election in the country with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen in talks this week, a senior official said, even as the ruling junta faces unprecedented pressure from an expanding armed resistance.
Travel chaos grows as Air India Express crew revolt over merger
More than 90 flights have been thrown into disarray, with 47 flights cancelled in two days.
More Chinese jump through hoops, crawl under nets to keep fit with pets
They also see taking part in off-road obstacle courses with their pets as a way to foster bonds.
The last 'ama' fisherwomen of Japan: Free-dive fishing tradition in danger as diver numbers plunge
These female freedivers submerge to great depths to forage for seafood, with minimal equipment and without oxygen tanks.