HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Tuesday.
Populism and polarisation come to Japan
Koeda Yoshiyuki, a 51-year-old supporter, called Sanseito “the only party that can truly tackle the big problems Japan faces today”. Sanseito relied on social media, especially YouTube, to reach voters disheartened with politics-as-usual.
Japan’s Ishiba calls for debate on pros and cons of sales tax cut
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the pros and cons of cutting the country's sales tax rate. Cutting the sales tax could increase household income temporarily,
Military Plane Crashes Into College Campus in Bangladesh. At Least 18 Deaths Reported So Far
A Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in the capital of Dhaka on Monday, with at least 18 deaths reported so far, according to the military.
Trump Hosts US’s Oldest Pacific Ally Amid Tensions With China
Under a 2014 deal, called the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, or EDCA, the U.S. military has access to Philippine bases and sites for joint training and for facilities such as runways, fuel ...
China blocks Wells Fargo banker from leaving due to ‘criminal case’
A Wells Fargo banker has been blocked from leaving China due to a criminal matter, the country's foreign ministry has confirmed.
US government worker prevented from leaving China: what we know
China has declined to comment on the alleged exit ban, saying only that it handles all cases according to the law.
Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of Typhoon Wipha
Storms drenched southern parts of the Chinese mainland on Monday, triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides, a day after Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong.
Drop in Global Prices Hits Pakistan’s Rice Export Revenue
Pakistan’s rice export revenue fell in FY25 due to declining global prices, despite stable export volumes, new data reveals.
CCP pushes forward with inclusive advocacy across Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) continued its robust advocacy drive during FY 2024-2025, organizing a total of 37 ...