Japan coach Eddie Jones says the side who adapt best to gruelling conditions in Kitakyushu will win the first Test against Wales on Saturday.
Indonesia races to find missing after ferry sinks near Bali, killing five
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian rescuers raced to find victims in rough seas on Thursday after five people died and dozens were left missing when a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the island of Bali,
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Turkish citizens
Indonesia on Thursday began granting visa-free entry to Turkish citizens, according to the state-run Antara News Agency. Jakarta also announced visa-free access for Brazilian citizens.
China’s north and west on alert after sweeping rains trigger deadly floods
China's north and west braced for more flash floods and landslides on Thursday as annual 'Plum Rains' left a trail of destruction and prompted the mobilisation of thousands of rescue workers to pull ...
China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
China's foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe's needs could ...
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit supply and send prices soaring.
China trade war threatens US fireworks industry: Stars, Stripes and Sticker Shock
With their near-total reliance on Chinese imports, American fireworks companies have landed squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump ’s trade war with Beijing. China manufactures 99% of ...
UK parliament bans Palestine action as terror group amid rising tensions
British lawmakers have voted to officially ban the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, labeling it a terrorist organisation. The decision follows a series of disruptive protests, including one ... ( read original story ...)
Seller’s stamp duty rate for private properties raised
The longer holding period and higher rates kick in on July 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s guilty plea adjourned
The 79-year-old was set to plead guilty on Jul 3 but this has been changed to a pre-trial conference on Jul 8. ( read original story ...)