The top U.S. commander in the Pacific is warning senators that the military support that China and North Korea are providing to Russia in its war on Ukraine risks security in his region as Moscow provides critical military assistance to both in return.
Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in central Myanmar in one of the biggest aftershocks since a massive 7.7 magnitude on March 28 in the same part of the country.
The latest on Trump’s tariffs and US talks with Iran
It was another week of whiplash from President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Financial markets were volatile as Trump paused his steepest tariffs on many countries but deepened his trade war with China.
Xi’s Visit Highlights Dilemma for Southeast Asia in U.S.-China Trade War
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring ‘irreversible’ damage to many American businesses
On Saturday, the Trump administration said it would exempt technology products like the iPhone, PCs and chips from much of the recently imposed Chinese tariffs. But for most businesses in the U.S., ...
Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
By David Lawder, Jeff Mason WASHINGTON/WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration granted exclusions from steep reciprocal tariffs to smartphones, computers and some ...
Stone-Pelting At Hanuman Jayanti Procession Prompts Curfew In Nepal’s Birgunj
A curfew was imposed in Birgunj, Nepal, after violent clashes during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, leaving several injured.
Over 100 people killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal
No fewer than 100 people have died since Wednesday after heavy rain lashed parts of India and Nepal. The Indian Meteorological Department, IMD, warned of multiple weather hazards on Wednesday, with ...
US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
Delegations from Iran and the United States will meet again next week after wrapping up “constructive” nuclear talks that included the first direct contact between a Trump administration and an Iranian official,
For the families still grieving Duterte’s brutal drug war, the ICC might be their only hope
Christine Pascual’s phone started buzzing while she was at work in a hair salon with messages saying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was about to be arrested.