China’s new export controls over parts of the battery supply chain are the latest sign Beijing is willing to leverage its dominance over an industry vital to the energy transition.
China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal
China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm over its acquisition of Israel’s Autotalks, China’s market regulator said on Friday.
South Korean investigators indict Unification Church leader over alleged ties to ex-first lady
South Korean investigators on Friday have indicted the 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church, Hak Ja Han, over allegations that she instructed church officials to bribe the wife of jailed …
U.S. sanctions sweeping Iran LPG, oil shipping network
The United States has sanctioned more than 50 people, entities and vessels accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas.
Strong 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warnings lifted
By Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least two people, while towns near the epicentre suffered …
Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. The decision announced Friday by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito …
Japan’s ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi’s PM bid into doubt
Japan’s ruling coalition broke up on Friday, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic Party’s new hardline leader Sanae Takaichi in a move that casts doubt over her …
Afghanistan eye another ODI series win over Bangladesh
Afghanistan are on the cusp of a third consecutive ODI series win against Bangladesh. They won the last two series in 2023 and 2024, as these two sides have become frequent bilateral opponents. Afghanistan’s five-wicket win on Wednesday was also a breath of fresh air after they lost their last five international matches.
Pakistan: Internet banned in Islamabad, Rawalpindi amid Tehreek-e-Labbaik’s US Embassy protest
An Islamist party launched massive protests in Lahore as scores of people decided to march to the US Embassy in Islamabad to protest the killings in Gaza.
Pakistan’s PM goes to Afghanistan as US prepares drawdown, peace talks stall
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Kabul on Thursday to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, at a time when peace negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban …