Singapore-listed petroleum explorer Interra Resources said late on Thursday that a production-sharing contract between its subsidiary and an entity controlled by the Myanmar government was extended …
Philippines’ Marcos says vice president’s impeachment not a matter for executive branch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand …
Trump plans to speak with Xi as deadline for China tariffs looms
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, which tracks Chinese stocks traded in Hong Kong, rose as much as 4% on Tuesday.
Trump Raises Pressure for Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Nearly Forgotten Hostage Held in American-Allied Iraq
Following two years that saw little help from Washington, there is now a ‘refreshing change in tone,’ her sister, Emma, tells the Sun.
South Korea’s impeached prime minister says cabinet expressed concerns over martial law plan
South Korea’s impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday that “everyone” in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers expressed concerns about President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law plan before he announced it on Dec.
Commander of South Korean special forces unit says he was asked to help Yoon’s martial law bid
SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court on Thursday (Feb 6) he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year’s failed
Xi calls for China and Thailand to strengthen ties to address external uncertainties
By Ethan Wang, Shi Bu and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday that the two countries should deepen their trust in each other and expand cooperation to counter growing uncertainties in the world.
Trump Admin Targets Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program With New Oil Sanctions
The Treasury sanctions are directed at more than a dozen people and companies based in China, India and the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey is building a spaceport in Somalia
In December the government began work on a spaceport in Somalia, a project that has been projected to cost $350m. Space is a matter of national prestige for Mr Erdogan, but it is also an important …
Two years after quake disaster, Turkey’s painful recovery continues
Two years after the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in modern Turkish history, hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced, with many still living in temporary housing, as rebuilding …