LONDON, May 22 - A Third Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker is transiting the Strait of Hormuz and heading to China, ship-tracking data showed on Friday, as a Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran.
When the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declares, once again, that “the only way” out of the Israeli-Palestinian impasse runs through two states, one is reminded less of a policy proposal than of a Latin Mass. The words are sacred. They are repeated on
Three months into his premiership, Tarique Rahman still hasn’t left Bangladesh on an official foreign visit. That restraint is itself a diplomatic act. For a leader who spent 17 years in London exile, returned to win a landslide election, and now governs a country of 170
Thailand was currently receiving around six to seven travellers a day from the two countries.
DHAKA, May 22 - A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors who say the animal bears a striking resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Paediatricians have urged the government to reassess the inclusion of formula milk in the programme.
The move intensifies scrutiny of capital outflows, which are strictly controlled by China.
BEIJING, May 22 - China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that could help more migrant workers access urban public services.
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan faces a long, hot summer of inflation and tighteningScott Foster reports that Japan is entering a difficult period of inflation, rising bond yields and monetary
Issues of economic dependence and national identity can be managed, he said.
China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid underpinning a deadly drug epidemic in the United States.
Analysts say Islamabad is seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing while navigating relations with the United States and Iran.
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Temperatures in the capital New Delhi hit 43°C on Friday.
Employees in other units feel they were systematically excluded.
The bloc is seeking to diversify supply chains and strengthen its global position, as it recalibrates trade relations with the United States and China.
Bangladesh has seen a spike in cases of violence against women and children, fuelling outrage.
Twists and turns can be expected for the rest of this year.
The party’s Instagram handle, still online in India, has nearly 20 million followers.
The New York leg of Mr Wang's trip follows a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
BEIJING, May 22 - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York and chair a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council on May 26, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.
The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.
Known for their juicy orange flesh and sweetness, Yubari melons are often sent as gifts in Japan.
Drivers usually risk a fine if they display adverts on their vehicles.
The Malaysian government is working to ensure energy supply security can be extended until December.
Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
It highlighted five major areas of development aimed at upgrading the durian industry.
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 22 - Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the U.S.-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.
Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.
Higher fuel and food prices, coupled with economic uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East, are forcing people to cut expenses for next week’s festive season.
TAIPEI, May 22 - Taiwan's presidential office said on Friday it had not received any information about the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the war with Iran.
The government-led push targets non-traditional trademarks.
Its pilot scheme aims to help residents cope with rising costs and revitalise local businesses.
Tatsuya Suzuki strangled his wife with a rope at their home, according to investigative sources.
Online service providers will be required to include safeguards for users under the age of 16.
ANKARA, May 22 - Turkey has revoked the operational licence for Istanbul Bilgi University, effectively forcing it to close, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Friday, after the university was seized by the state in a criminal investigation last year.
The event is part of meetings ahead of an annual APEC leaders summit later in Shenzhen.
The histotripsy technique can liquefy tumor cells while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed.
Due to safe and security concerns, access to the model is currently limited to IT companies.
Mr Trump’s comments on speaking with Dr Lai raised concerns about further Chinese war games around Taiwan.
May 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a U.S. leader that could roil U.S. relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island.
The uproar has also prompted boycott calls from consumers on social media platforms.