The Afghan Taliban has accused Pakistan of violating Kabul’s “sovereign territory”, describing it as an “unprecedented, violent, and provocative act”. The allegation comes after two loud blasts were …
Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan as Islamists try to march on capital for pro-Palestinian rally
Officials say violent clashes have erupted between police and Islamists in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore after security forces tried to stop thousands of demonstrators from leaving for the …
The Taliban government blames Pakistan for a strike on Kabul
The Taliban government accuses Pakistan of bombing Kabul and a market in eastern Afghanistan. A blast occurred Thursday night in Kabul, near key government buildings.
Pakistan suspends internet, seals roads ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik’s anti-Israel protest: What’s happening there?
Pakistan’s government suspended mobile internet and tightened security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of the TLP’s anti-Israel march, following clashes in Lahore and arrests of party leaders, as …
Taiwan Unveils Missile Defense ‘Dome’ Against China
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, has governed itself since 1949 after the mainland was taken over by communist forces. Today it functions as a de facto sovereign state with its own military, …
China hits US vessels with retaliatory port fees
The fees and schedule broadly mirror rules announced by the US in April, which come into effect next Tuesday. The US is requiring China-built vessels docking at US ports to pay $18 a tonne or $120 per …
China Flexing Battery Supply-Chain Clout With Fresh Export Curbs
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.