Nostalgia was in and jokes were out Tuesday as President Donald Trump offered a reprieve to a pair of meaty turkeys at the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony at ... ( read original story ...)
The president pardons a turkey, one of the more normal things he’s done this month
Trump has been trying overturn his election loss. Eventually he might try to pardon himself. But today was for the birds. ( read original story ...)
China foreign minister to meet Japan’s Suga; Beijing’s first high-level contact with new PM
TOKYO (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday, marking Beijing’s first high-level contact with Japan’s new leader. Wang met his ... ( read original story ...)
Yukio Mishima: The strange tale of Japan’s infamous novelist
The theatrical life and death 50 years ago of one of Japan’s most celebrated and controversial authors created an enduring – but troubling myth, writes Thomas Graham. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Gives U.N. a Dossier on India After India Submits One on Pakistan
PHOTO: Pakistani Rangers (wearing black uniforms) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) officers lower their national flags during parade on the Pakistan's 72nd Independence Day, at the ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to cooperation in defense industry
Senior defense officials of South Korea and Indonesia have held a videoconference and reaffirmed their commitment for cooperation in the defense industry, Seoul's arms procurement agency said ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury fans in China chase neat shot of investment with vintage Moutai liquor
As luxury spending rebounds in China, consumers with money to burn have a new habit beyond fancy bags and watches: a taste for collector editions of fiery domestic liquor Moutai, not to drink but to ... ( read original story ...)
As political activists face jail, Hong Kong’s markets are booming
The fear is as palpable as the finance frenzy. Beijing’s representative in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, announced on the eve of China’s October 1 National Day that Hong Kongers must now love China out of ... ( read original story ...)
Wildlife preserve straddling Assam, Bhutan gets tiger conservation award
km. “Camera trap studies in Bhutan have also shown that tiger prey, including gaur and sambar, are abundant in the protected area,” the WWF statement said. The TX2 awards include a financial grant to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Pushes Digital Banks in Face of Fintech Crackdowns
Nov.24 -- The head of Singapore's financial regulator says tightening scrutiny hitting Chinese fintech applicants such as Ant Group or Bytedance will not have an impact on its plans for digital ... ( read original story ...)