This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms agreement in the world. The stakes could hardly be higher. Russia, Israel and the
Beijing had submitted comments to the European Commission, expressing China’s “serious concerns” regarding the act.
More urban professionals in China are actively spending to use their mid-day breaks for wellness.
TAIPEI, April 27 - Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action and it would not affect Taipei's ability to source weapons.
North Korea has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.
This comes after he waded into an attempt by the state’s traditional chieftains to oust the ruler.
Leaked data includes names, dates of birth, gender, user IDs, passwords, numbers and addresses.
Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb 28, North Korea has conducted five missile launches, including four in April.
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
Pyongyang sent an estimated 14,000 troops to fight with Russian forces in their war against Ukraine.
SEOUL, April 27 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will continue to support Russia's policies and he discussed the international political situation with Russia's defence minister, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
BEIJING, April 27 - China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit of retaliatory economic measures ahead of a summit between the nations next month.
BEIJING, April 27 - When U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a \"12 out of 10,\" and the White House said China would \"effectively eliminate\" rare earth export controls and cease retaliation against U.S. firms.
Akash Delison's death in Tamil Nadu state has revived concerns about alleged custody killings in India.
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
Across the region, bartenders are embracing flavour-led minimalism, regional ingredients, local spirits and fuller bar experiences that go beyond the drink.
The US Geological Survey predicted that damage to property and threat to life was minimal.
Thousands of state-backed “gig stations” have sprung up across China, linking workers - many older and shut out of stable jobs - to low-paid manual work. This piece focuses on those pushed into it, rather than those drawn to the broader gig economy.
A growing number of affluent parents are shifting children from schools that have an exam-based focus.
The Indian airline has reportedly asked Singapore Airlines for financial support. Shareholders will need some convincing, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
WASHINGTON, April 26 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he has \"good conversations\" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he aims to settle the Ukraine war.
WASHINGTON, April 26 - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between the two countries.
The suspect allegedly hired models to lure targets into phony investment schemes over video calls.
April 26 - Israel's military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday, ordering residents to leave seven towns that lie beyond the \"buffer zone\" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to bring a full halt to hostilities.
An increasing number of activists and government critics rights groups are being targeted.
Australia has experienced localised shortages during the Middle East conflict.
SYDNEY, April 26 - Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Platforms must increase transparency, consult worker representatives, according to new guidelines.
The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka.
The two Americans, identified as Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, arrived in Negros Occidental province about a month before they were killed, officials said in a statement late on Saturday (Apr 25).
The Chinese-funded Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has no regular flights and has failed to generate enough revenue to cover even electricity bills since opening in 2013.
Country has sought to privatise unprofitable state-owned enterprises.
The US embassy has yet to respond to a request for comment.
A BMW driver was identified as Chen, 47, a Chinese national, who was also injured in the crash.
The minister is the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days.
A passenger scolds the airline's cabin crew for not speaking Mandarin in the viral video.
One of the engines caught fire as the plane was accelerating down a runway.
April 26 - A Swiss International flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday and six passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation, a source familiar with the matter said.
MOSCOW, April 26 - A fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday, local governor Georgy Filimonov said.
The fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The Middle East conflict has meant increased freight costs for food exporters.
The Middle East conflict has meant increased freight costs for food exporters.
On April 1, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released the latest GDP rankings for the country’s various provinces and municipalities. The data showed consistent growth across major metropolises, but also revealed a significant geographic shift in the Chinese economy.