The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was déjà vu: It had been the victim 15 years earlier.
Three drones detected in Japan nuclear plant
TOKYO: Three drones were detected in a Japanese nuclear power plant where two reactors are being decommissioned, the country's nuclear watchdog said Sunday (July 27).
China is suppressing coverage of deadly attacks. Some people are complaining online
Chinese authorities have come under criticism for withholding details about a car hitting children near a Beijing school in late June.
PANNIER: Stakes in fight against terrorism raised as Uzbekistan discovers ISKP cell led by teenage woman
By Bruce Pannier Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SGB) last week raided an Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP, or ISIS-K) cell in the country’s eastern city of Namangan. At least four people ...
Uzbekistan’s $1.68 Billion Fund Said to Eye London Dual Listing
Uzbekistan’s national investment fund, which manages assets worth $1.68 billion, is sounding out banks for a potential dual listing in London and Tashkent, people familiar with the matter said.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan to Join Efforts in Saiga Reintroduction
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are to sign a memorandum of understanding on saiga conservation with the prospect of saiga antelope reintroduction on the territory of Uzbekistan, reported the Uzbek ...
Pakistan beat Uzbekistan at U-19 world volleyball
LAHORE: Pakistan beat hosts Uzbekistan 3-0 to earn their second successive victory in the World U-19 Volleyball Championship in Tashkent on Friday. Pakistan, who had defeated Belgium in the opening ...
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for ...
Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Monks, dancers and volunteers offer respite as violence escalates
Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Screams and chaos: The moments after Bangladesh fighter jet hit a primary school
At least 31 people were killed, many of them schoolchildren, when a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka.