NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand — High school students in Thailand’s capital held blank signs and flashed three-fingered salutes to show opposition to the government, and about 2,000 university students …
Iran Prepares to Boost Nuclear Power, Including Submarines if U.S. Kills Deal
The Islamic Consultative Assembly’s Commission of National Security and Foreign Policy released a seven-point statement Tuesday expressing confidence in Iran’s ability to win the diplomatic dispute …
Ownership change for TikTok Japan unit could address concerns, ruling party lawmaker says
A change of ownership of TikTok’s Japanese operation could be one way to address security concerns over the Chinese video-sharing app, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party said.
Japan’s exports tumble as U.S. demand collapses, order books shrink
Japan’s exports extended their double-digit slump into a fifth month in July as the coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on auto shipments to the United States, dashing hopes for a trade-led …
Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?
A new Harry Potter-themed tourist attraction is to be built in Japan for 2023, when it is hoped travel will be back to normal. The “Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter” will be …
Factbox: Three years on, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps
Most of the 1 million or so Rohingya in Bangladesh live in five camps that cover an area equivalent to one third of Manhattan August 25 marks the third anniversary of attacks by Rohingya Muslim …
Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka during which they discussed security related issues of mutual interest, co-operation in …
Pinduoduo clashes with Tesla in China over discounted cars
China’s Pinduoduo has clashed with Tesla after it sold the US group’s electric vehicles at a hefty discount, highlighting the ecommerce platform’s controversial use of big subsidies. Pinduoduo, the …
Demba Ba calls for Uighur solidarity protest over treatment by China
Former Premier League striker Demba Ba calls on football to condemn China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims, whatever the financial cost.
A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China
For millions of people in the U.S. who use the Chinese app WeChat, it’s a lifeline to friends, family, customers and business contacts in China. That lifeline is now under attack by …