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As drone attacks become increasingly common across the Sahel, Nigerian startup Terra Industries is expanding into Ghana and scaling production of drone and counter-drone systems. Backed by $34 million from investors including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and Lux Capital, the company aims to produce tens of thousands of systems over the coming years as governments across the region bolster their defenses. (Source: Bloomberg)
Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch has received a fine and suspended 18-month jail term after pleading guilty to charges relating to a dine-and-dash spree across the territory. Monkivitch appeared on Friday at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts after dining at five-star hotels in Hong Kong without paying. He was previously fined HK$3,000 over similar charges. In the […]
Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found on Thursday (Jun 4) crawling in the snowy slopes around the Khumbu Icefall, just above Everest base camp, a week after he went missing.
American forces headed off Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf as the war that began nearly 100 days ago continued to simmer with no resolution in the offing.
Thailand’s Revenue Department said it may pursue bankruptcy proceedings against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra if it is unable to fully recover 17.6 billion baht ($538 million) in outstanding tax liabilities.
US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz AP News
Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it AP News
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz.
The US-Israel war with Iran has added fresh pressure on the yen
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
He was famous for his role as librarian Rupert Giles in the hit supernatural series from 1997 to 2003, and last acted in the movie Ted Lasso.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor AP News
Iranian oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in six years mainly due to the US naval blockade
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite AP News
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US AP News
Son of James Handy's girlfriend charged with actor's murder Reuters
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat AP News
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP AP News
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Heather Boushey, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the 172,000 jobs added in the month of May is good sign for the US economy, but warns that 'we're not out of the woods yet,' Neil Bradley, US Chamber of Commerce Executive VP, discusses the latest US jobs report and says while consumers are worried, 'they haven't pulled back on spending,' and Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, says the world has seen a 'three-fold' increase in world hunger over the last five years and discusses the humanitarian crises in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rising interest rates and the Iran war weigh on sentiment heading into the weekend
Democrat Xavier Becerra projected to advance to November ballot for California governor Reuters
Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, says the world has seen a 'three-fold' increase in world hunger over the last five years and discusses the humanitarian crises in the Middle East as well as countries like Sudan and Sri Lanka. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
Raizen SA reached an out-of-court restructuring agreement with the majority of its creditors, marking a key step in the Brazilian sugar-and-ethanol producer’s efforts to rework its debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza AP News
Neil Bradley, US Chamber of Commerce Executive VP, discusses the latest US jobs report and says while consumers are worried, 'they haven't pulled back on spending yet.' He also spoke out against the government having stake in AI companies, saying it would 'break down the wall' between government and the private sector. Neil speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges AP News
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power is set to be tested as he prepares to face off against his erstwhile allies, with his party’s urban base in play in two upcoming state elections.
SEC’s Sankey says superleague idea ‘not consistent with the truth’ AP News
Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist, analyzed the current economic landscape, highlighting how improvements in the labor market and persistent service sector inflation are driving hawkish sentiment among Federal Reserve officials. She noted that bond market pricing reflects expectations of a 25 basis point rate hike in 2026, signaling a shift in monetary policy outlook. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Heather Boushey, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the 172,000 jobs added in the month of May is good sign for the US economy, but warns that 'we're not out of the woods yet.' She also discusses the effect of stagnant wages and rising prices on the US consumer and says 'families are really challenged.' Heather speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
The US Army has warned against lawmakers’ efforts to increase oversight for Defense Department data centers, saying the proposals risk jeopardizing efforts to build the facilities on military bases just as demand for computing power soars.
FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say AP News
FIFA is offering assurances to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani that fans may bring water into World Cup stadiums — within certain rules.
Remaining three ’60 Minutes’ stars say they’re staying at CBS show, don’t want to see it die AP News
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war Reuters
Gene Sperling, President of Sperling Economic Strategies and former director of the National Economic Council, discussed the recent U.S. jobs report, highlighting that the headline numbers were stronger than expected and suggest a low likelihood of recession despite ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges. He noted that while job creation appears broad-based, some gains—such as the 70,000 hospitality jobs—may be influenced by seasonal factors like World Cup-related hiring. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump's UFC fight at White House combines punches and politics Reuters
Trump’s deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress AP News
Donald Trump said that farmers would see “good things” happen in the coming months, as the president sought to bolster his relationship an agriculture industry who have been battered by his tariffs as well as high fuel and fertilizer costs triggered by his war with Iran.
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
US national security agencies must make a priority of working with more than one artificial intelligence provider, according to a memo from President Donald Trump that follows an extended feud between the Pentagon and Anthropic PBC, which until recently was the only vendor approved for classified military use.
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government AP News
Senate Democrats block surveillance authority over Pulte appointment Reuters
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest from the Trump Administration. On today's show, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence Marc Short, Arbroath Group Managing Partner Christopher Smart and Navigator Research Managing Director Melissa Toufanian. (Source: Bloomberg)
Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’ AP News
Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy Reuters
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium AP News
The legislative pipeline is full, with measures upcoming on digital currencies, spy powers and housing
Exclusive: US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say Reuters
British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen’s stabbing death AP News
President suggests ‘partnership’ will ease voter concerns about the technology ahead of November’s midterm elections
Two congressional votes this week offered an early warning sign that President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda faces growing resistance from members of his own party.
Lev Parnas, a key figure during the first impeachment of Donald Trump who helped get a US ambassador ousted before turning against the president, plans to run for Congress in a heavily contested race for a South Florida seat.
Court can’t stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge AP News
American forces have counted nearly 1,000 commercial vessel transits in and out of the Strait of Hormuz in the last two months, according to an official familiar with US Central Command operations, a figure that’s higher than private sector estimates that rely mostly on ship transponders.
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton Reuters
National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska’s Mount McKinley AP News
UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices Reuters
Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet, saying he sees ‘no point’ in it AP News
Only two in 10 Albertans want to hold a binding referendum on whether the province should stay in Canada, according to a new Ipsos poll.
France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified Reuters
JD Vance blames UK student murder on 'mass invasion of migrants' Reuters
President Donald Trump said his administration is still considering a public offering of shares in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, days after he said he was appointing his top housing official to oversee the government’s network of intelligence agencies.
Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home AP News
President Donald Trump sided with Major League Baseball owners who are proposing a hard salary cap as part of the next collective bargaining agreement, adding his voice to a contentious negotiation with the league’s players union.
President Donald Trump floated that he’d remain in charge of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts just days after he said Congress would retain control over the institution.
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries AP News
Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip' AP News
Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system AP News
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite’s car AP News
President Donald Trump expressed interest in the US government holding equity stakes in leading artificial intelligence developers, saying that he planned to discuss the idea of a partnership with AI companies’ executives as soon as next week.
Treasury warns banks of ‘red flags’ tied to customers in the US illegally AP News
French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilisation plot Reuters
Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue Reuters
The US and Iran remained at loggerheads over any potential truce heading into the weekend, with the conflict nearing the 100-day mark and Tehran saying that it and Oman have sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Shares of Canadian manufacturer TerraVest Industries Inc. closed down the most since 2011 over allegations of insider tipping by its executive chairman.
The British Broadcasting Corp. issued a wave of subpoenas to dozens of members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle as part of its defense in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit, raising fresh questions about Trump’s speech before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported. AP News
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say AP News
Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment Reuters
Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.
Trump urges Pulte to fire intelligence community employees, WSJ reports Reuters
Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man AP News
Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK’s worst miscarriages of justice AP News
Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit AP News
Why Seoul picked the PPP incumbent yet again, and what it means for the city.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019 AP News
Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says Reuters
James Talarico picked at the brisket with his bare hands and polished off a rack of pork ribs. Sausage links and “Texas Twinkies” — stuffed jalapeño peppers wrapped in bacon — crowded the butcher paper on his overflowing tray of smoked meats. The best bite, he said, was a lemony concoction of pork chunks called “brakes.”
A photo captures a wall of wild horses surging through western Germany AP News
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72 AP News
ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody AP News
The European Union has begun work on imposing sanctions on Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, over his treatment of activists who were trying to get aid into Gaza by sea, according to people familiar with the matter.
More Japan food, daily goods makers eye price hikes as Iran war takes toll Nikkei Asia
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation AP News
WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak Reuters
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund AP News
Chinese activities in Bolivia have deteriorated remarkably from their heyday under the populist leftist governments of Evo Morales and Luis Arce.
The challenge is not just preventing war between China and the U.S. It’s how to prevent their rivalry from becoming the sole organizing principle of international politics.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country AP News
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics AP News
Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift Reuters
Pacific governments have launched the world's first regional framework for planned climate relocation, creating new guidance for communities facing displacement from rising seas, coastal erosion, and intensifying storms.
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it AP News
The U.S. defense secretary failed to mention Taiwan once during his closely-watched speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
If Democrats ride a “blue wave” to reclaim the House in November’s mid-term elections – a distinct possibility – U.S. China policy will become dangerously volatile.
It is no surprise that Beijing is now embracing this construct, hoping to shift the responsibility for stability and avoiding escalation onto Washington.
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
First tranche of US-India trade deal likely by mid-July, says India trade minister Reuters
Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.
Today, Bhutan’s development model faces pressures that may overwhelm the deliberate gradualism that has long defined its approach.
Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution AP News
Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert AP News
For the first time in seven years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8 – closely following his separate summits with the U.S. and Russian presidents.
Taiwan, Pacific allies celebrate ties at cultural gala Focus Taiwan
Kyrgyzstan, the second Central Asian country ever to be elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, was propelled to victory on the back of a wave of diplomatic support from its neighbors, Turkiye, and Muslim states.
Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC AP News
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
The government will also pilot schemes in some precincts to test how space can be used to make the city centre more...
The Middle East war is seen pulling down growth in the economy to 6.6% this fiscal year
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, Democrats grapple with new Platner controversies AP News
4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors AP News
INTERVIEW Anduril founder says Taiwan should become arms exporter; warns against China Focus Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said Friday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting a series of leaders as Beijing asserts itself as a global diplomatic superpower. State broadcaster CCTV said Xi would visit from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim […]
India GDP up 7.8% in March quarter despite Iran war impact Nikkei Asia
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has sought to overturn former pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting’s acquittal on a charge of perverting the course of justice related to an incident during the 2019 protests and unrest. Government prosecutors told the Court of Appeal on Thursday that Lam had the intent to pervert the course of justice by […]
Telco will partner Digital Industry Singapore in a move that can help the Republic strengthen its artificial-intelligence sovereign capabilities
Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff Reuters
US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC Reuters
Uni president who told graduates to 'end themselves' takes unpaid leave Focus Taiwan
The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals AP News
Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel AP News
War, oil, AI, crypto — markets are moving fast. Where should the smart money go? Howie Lim speaks to Thomas Rupf of...
Catholics hope Pope Leo’s visit to Europe’s migration hot spots will ease political tensions AP News
JAKARTA, 5 June 2026 – the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) programme announced the first recipients of its grants and peer exchange awards in Jakarta. The grants are designed to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based policy and practice, while the peer exchanges will facilita The post UK, ASEAN announce first Health Security Partnership grant and peer exchange award recipients to strengthen regional resilience appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools Reuters
It calls for a system in which governments and developers collectively decide when to slow work on the tech to stave off...
Hong Kong police have launched a two-week campaign to clamp down on jaywalking and inattentive driving following a surge in fatal traffic accidents over the first five months of this year. Police said on Friday that two law enforcement operations, codenamed “Clearview” and “Autobinder,” would run until June 19, targeting careless driving and reckless road […]
Average mortgage rates have climbed by almost a full percentage point since the start of the conflict
The draft calls for allowing female members of the imperial family to retain their status after marriage and male heirs to be adopted from former branches.
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.
Critics warn tariffs may be counterproductive, driven by trade politics not human rights concerns
Daily life around the world, in photos AP News
China integrating lawfare into broader Taiwan strategy: U.S. report Focus Taiwan
US Vice President JD Vance blamed European leaders’ embrace of “the politics of self-hatred” for the death of teenager Henry Nowak in the UK, in an inflammatory post that laid bare the growing rift between the two allies over their handling of immigration.
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has announced that it is considering criminalising bid-rigging, proposing a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment. Barrister Jat Sew-tong, chairperson of the Competition Commission, announced on Friday plans to amend the Competition Ordinance to criminalise bid-rigging, local media reported. The commission hopes to table the amendment by the end of this […]
Australian court hears bail arguments for woman accused of enslaving Yazidi teen in Syria AP News
Massive layoffs show how the Labour government’s tax hikes are hitting the British’s top employers
Peruvians will vote in a runoff to pick a ninth president in 10 years as crime fears dominate AP News
World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest AP News
Chinese spies are posing as job recruiters to trick staff in western governments into disclosing sensitive information, the Five Eyes alliance of security agencies has warned. China’s military intelligence services advertise false jobs such as foreign policy or defence analysts on platforms including LinkedIn, the spy agencies of Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and […]
Egypt to cut red tape for business and list up to four state firms, minister says Reuters
With no end in sight for the Iran war, supply chain bottlenecks for the oil-derived material are set to continue, prompting calls for government-enforced energy saving measures.
Key reasons why Trump's push to save US coal sector may backfire Reuters
Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office.
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Hong Kong police took away seven people in Causeway Bay, where past public commemorations for China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were once held, on Thursday, the 37th anniversary of the event. Police said late on Thursday that five men and two women, aged 17 to 79, were stopped by officers on suspicion of “disrupting order” near […]
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management said a larger or out-of-cycle Bank of Japan rate hike can’t be ruled out, warning that an expected increase this month may not be enough to prevent further declines in the yen and Japanese government bonds.
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.
Could the stalled Yatarnapon Cyber City project be set for an injection of Russian assistance?
Japan's push to keep pace with the global AI race reflects a broader anxiety among governments worldwide, fearful of becoming ever more dependent on foreign technology.
It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
Diamondbacks’ Vargas, Dodgers’ Muncy injured on violent collision at first base AP News
Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final AP News
Wanted Sunflower Movement figure arrested at Taoyuan airport Focus Taiwan
Indonesia is facing severe investor pressure as questions have grown around governance and its economic outlook under President Prabowo Subianto.
The 160 level is widely seen in markets as a line in the sand for potential official intervention
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Treasury sales may not go down well in Washington where officials have become increasingly focused on the stability of the U.S. government bond market.
Longtime CBS correspondent Scott Pelley lived many workers’ fantasy: Telling your boss off AP News
Nearly one-in-three South Africans are unemployed, according to the latest government figures, and the numbers are rising.
Xi hosted separate Beijing summits in May for US President Trump and Russian President Putin
Qiu Kai takes unusual route to corner office at Ant International unit
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds AP News
Pakatan currently governs Negeri Sembilan state while Barisan leads Johor
Jakarta’s taxes, mining quotas and pricing rules have unsettled investors.
A loss of the hills to mining is boosting already dangerously hot temperatures in New Delhi, raising the risk of desertification, and worsening health problems, experts warn.
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India may help Delhi seal deals with the military-backed government. But it has angered pro-democracy forces in Myanmar.
USTR has proposed levies of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries
What has unnerved investors is the more populist and interventionist agenda that the president has been pursuing
Exclusive: South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff Reuters
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp AP News
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session AP News
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
California’s slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn’t mean elections are rigged AP News
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says AP News
Clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally AP News
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room AP News
The war’s protracted disruption to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices higher
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia AP News
The new awards are set to be delivered across FY2027 and FY2028
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump Reuters
Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War Reuters
The Indonesian political system has enabled deforestation through weak oversight, opaque licensing, and regulations designed to favor extractive industries.
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.
The program has come under scrutiny for its implementation and high cost, which is set to total nearly $15 billion in 2026.
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution Reuters
The landmark trial of Tiananmen vigil activists neared its conclusion in May, with both defendants and prosecutors delivering their closing submissions. The government allocated more money to the national security fund and lashed out at Reporters Without Borders (RSF) after the NGO once again placed Hong Kong low on its annual press freedom index. Trial […]
Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control Reuters
Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision Reuters
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
US President Donald Trump welcomes the Ukrainian initiative
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source AP News
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally AP News
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain AP News
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.
It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".
LA28 chair Wasserman says he has no plans to resign despite past ties to Maxwell Reuters
Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny AP News
Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US AP News
Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off Reuters
Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury AP News
Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general Reuters
U.S. terror label for Brazilian gangs risks derailing police cooperation, say sources Reuters
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push Reuters
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon AP News
A minister, a healthcare CEO and a PwC partner get honest about what AI adoption really costs and how to get it...
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.
Half of child deaths left unreviewed in Pa. since 2020 as counties struggle with 'unfunded mandate' AP News
Beijing is becoming more selective about where and what it builds overseas. That transition was already underway but it has been hastened by the Iran-U.S. war.
Trump heads into summer facing a rare run of resistance Reuters
New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest AP News
United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport Reuters
What it’s like to go inside New York City’s dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers AP News
US judge questions 'chilling effect' of Paxton lawsuit against ActBlue Reuters
The assumption that economic leverage leads to political influence has underpinned China analysis for decades. Developments in Latin America are calling that into question.
Coca-Cola CFO flags uneven demand, warns of Middle East risks into 2027 Reuters
Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia AP News
Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics Reuters
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians AP News
Blackstone private credit fund caps withdrawals as redemption requests jump Reuters
Romania’s president nominates MEP and advisor Eugen Tomac as PM in bid to end deadlock AP News
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue' AP News
Slovenia’s parliament approves right-leaning government as Jansa returns as PM for a fourth time AP News
Saudi energy minister visits Russia, calls for stable energy sector Reuters
Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister Reuters
US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift Reuters
US Postal Service not expected to run out of cash next year, official says Reuters
Rupiah breaches key 18,000-per-US dollar level; stocks hit near six-year low
Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance Reuters
The RSF’s score for India is significant not for the number itself, but for what that ranking reflects about deeper structural trends affecting journalism, media ownership, and democratic accountability.
US Senate passes $70 billion ICE funding; fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund Reuters
Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business Reuters
Takaichi’s overwhelming victory during the February election suggests China’s coercive approach might be counterproductive. But Beijing’s tactics are not aimed only at the bilateral relationship.
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines Reuters
Clean technology has become embedded within a wider geopolitical contest over industrial leadership, technological sovereignty, and influence in the world, especially in the Global South.
The attack, which coincided with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, was aimed at sending China a message that its investments in Balochistan are not safe.
China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history Reuters
Candlelight vigil held in Taipei to commemorate Tiananmen crackdown Focus Taiwan
Mali junta bans motorcycles outside cities and creates military zones to reduce militant attacks AP News
South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks Reuters
The US consulate in Hong Kong displayed commemorative candles in its windows on the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown on Thursday, while other diplomatic missions paid tribute with social media posts. The annual move is often blasted by local and Chinese authorities, and has been cited by Beijing as “evidence” of foreign interference in a 6,300-word “fact […]
Crypto investors' donations help Farage's Reform UK lead fundraising race Reuters
Nickel supply deficit projected over Indonesia policy uncertainty, Iran war Nikkei Asia
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
Activists have shown up in Causeway Bay, defying a heavy police deployment at and around the former site of Hong Kong’s commemorative Tiananmen crackdown vigils. Large numbers of uniformed and plainclothes officers were seen in Victoria Park – where the Tiananmen vigils were held for decades – and around Causeway Bay on Thursday, the 37th […]
The shake-up is the first since 2022 and comes as the nation faces pressure from a global energy crisis
EV demand, high diesel prices and short supply will continue driving upward pressure: observers
EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it Reuters
Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff Reuters
The minister says Singapore’s approach places people at the centre of adopting the technology
By Catherine Lai Activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung once led thousands of Hong Kongers in candlelight vigils every June 4 to remember China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. This year, the pair are facing up to 10 years in jail after their trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law, during which they sought to defend the […]
Tokyo-Manila EEZ talks aim to counter China: FM Focus Taiwan
China accused the United States on Thursday of distorting facts and smearing its political system, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said censorship could not “erase” the memory of Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. On June 4 that year, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around […]
Lifetime license ban planned for fatal drug-impaired driving: premier Focus Taiwan
A local couple arrested on suspicion of child neglect has been confirmed as the biological parents of an infant born with no medical records, according to local media. According to DNA test results, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin are the parents of two-month-old Danny, local media reported on Thursday, citing unnamed government sources. The parents, […]
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump Reuters
TSMC chairman upbeat on growth outlook as stock surges over 150% Focus Taiwan
Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows Reuters
Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low Reuters
KMT Chairperson Cheng seeking to boost Taiwan-Silicon Valley ties Focus Taiwan
At the invitation of President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today participated in the International Investment Forum on Critical Minerals in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he delivered the open The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the International Investment Forum on Critical Minerals appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
Scott Johnson talks about drones and meeting Nerdah Bo Mya in Kawthoolei.
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players AP News
The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.
Hanoi's closer engagement with its ASEAN neighbors represents an enhancement of its flexible, omnidirectional foreign policy doctrine.
(ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor Yonhap News Agency
“This prosecution is, in fact, a trial of the law itself,” Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung told a court last month. Chow, 41, made the remark during a defiant closing argument in her trial. The barrister-turned-activist sought to challenge the legitimacy of the national security allegations against herself, former colleague Lee Cheuk-yan, and the […]
The 35th Meeting of the ASEAN Directors-General of Customs (DG) was held on 2-4 June 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister, Director-General of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia and was attended by The post Joint Media Statement of the Thirty-Fifth Meeting of the ASEAN Directors-General of Customs appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Steve Hilton, top Republican hopeful for California governor, says the state has lost its way AP News
Bangkok's recent withdrawal from a 2001 MoU governing maritime border talks has prompted Phnom Penh to internationalize the dispute.
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks delights crowds in Bangladesh AP News
Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director Reuters
ADB will provide a $500,000 grant to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to help expedite recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku, which struck the country during 9–12 April this year.
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat Reuters
The administrator of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court has said it is studying the Lands Tribunal’s judgment after the court denied its bid to extend the statutory deadline for an owners’ meeting. Replying to media enquiries, Hop On Management, the government-appointed administrator of the housing estate, also said on Wednesday that it would continue to […]
UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims Reuters
Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick Reuters
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran in a rebuke of Trump AP News
Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy' Reuters
US Senate advances ICE bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans Reuters
US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review Reuters
Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers Reuters
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback AP News
Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn Reuters
Cuba to suspend Visa and Mastercard transactions, citing US sanctions Reuters
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline Reuters
(2nd LD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections Yonhap News Agency
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation Reuters
Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices Reuters
Thirty-seven years later, the regime’s legitimacy still rests on suppressing the truth of what happened on June 4, 1989.
Trump's primary endorsement winning streak just ended in Iowa Reuters
Eco-brutalism is an aesthetic appeal to a healthier, greener future, and one that can be built atop existing realities.
From irregular border crossings to bilateral training agreements, Uzbekistan is working to carve out a formal pathway to U.S. employment.
Washington wants allies to spend more on defense, while Beijing judges Australia by what it does, not what it says. Canberra needs to take stock of its own interests.
Advanced AI models are no longer treated simply as commercial products; they are increasingly regarded as strategic assets linked to national power.
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
Insights from Pekka Virkki.
What Abe's post-2014 rapprochement with Beijing can teach Tokyo today.
Three crewmembers killed in UK Navy helicopter crash in south west England Reuters
Exit polls suggest the DP will win 11 of 16 regional posts, with Seoul and Busan producing the night’s most closely watched results.
Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor Reuters
The Revolutionary War’s chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America’s 250th AP News
AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns Reuters
French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros (US$25.5 million), citing problems with product traceability, environmental labelling and delivery times. The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros. They were levied by […]
EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push Reuters
Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows AP News
Taiwan proposes driver's license revocation for marijuana use abroad Focus Taiwan
(3rd LD) Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president Yonhap News Agency
Homes bought in Taipei oldest among 6 largest cities in Taiwan in Q4 Focus Taiwan
A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff Reuters
Hong Kong’s transport chief has said that late-night aircraft noise over Tung Chung is within acceptable limits in terms of risks to residents’ health. Lawmaker Chan Hok-fung relayed concerns from residents during a legislative Q&A on Wednesday. He said that the issue “has been aggravated significantly,” since the operating hours of the South Runway were […]
UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed Reuters
US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks Reuters
Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work' Reuters
Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office Reuters
Colombia’s soccer jersey isn’t just about sports. It’s become a symbol of political division AP News
UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May but war and Hormuz standoff weigh, PMI shows Reuters
Photos of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia as Gaudí basilica rises before Pope Leo XIV’s visit AP News
Czech Senate speaker, Tsai reflect on Havel's legacy at Taipei seminar Focus Taiwan
More than 90 per cent of Hong Kong companies, schools, and NGOs have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows, according to a survey. According to a survey of 800 organisations conducted by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC), 94 per cent said they had used AI tools. Among those, 63 per cent […]
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says AP News
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Wednesday he would be “reviewing” his country’s secretive 2022 security pact with China, which rattled Canberra and Washington. Asked about that pact alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Solomons leader — who was elected last month — said he had been “praying and fasting” about the Chinese […]
Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean Reuters
UC Berkeley grants suspended over ‘foreign funding.’ Some researchers say they didn’t take any. AP News
US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo Reuters
Deeper economic integration with Chinese AI advances brings real opportunity – and heightened risks of influence campaigns.
The Hong Kong-based IOMed is testing a new path for international dispute settlement, but the road ahead is challenging.
A January 2026 report suggests Beijing is now targeting the digital communities that were Mongolian speakers’ last refuge – in a region that never posed a separatist threat.
The arc of geopolitics will bend back toward competition.
Norwegian FA confirms support for ethics complaint against FIFA chief Infantino Reuters
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut Reuters
Moscow is reportedly furnishing as much as 85 percent of the financing for the project.
Balendra Shah, who assumed office just two months ago, does as he pleases, with little regard for constitutional norms, parliamentary procedures or diplomatic niceties.
Senegal’s ousted PM Sonko boycotts new government, raising fears of political deadlock AP News
Neither the Japan-U.S. alliance nor the Sino-Japanese economic relationship will completely unravel overnight. However, the overall trendlines have led Tokyo to seek further hedges.
Taiwan’s air force suspended training flights on T-34 planes after one aircraft crashed during a simulated engine failure exercise on Tuesday, killing the two pilots on board. The single-engine propeller plane went down at 8:08 am (0008 GMT) at the northern end of the runway at Gangshan Air Base in the island’s southern port city […]
Rainy weather expected from Friday through next week: CWA Focus Taiwan
Buddhist fundamentalism functions in post-coup Myanmar not as a parallel force to military authoritarianism, but as an integral component of it.
True integration, it appears, will remain elusive until New Delhi stops treating Kashmir as a security variable to be managed.
A Hong Kong couple have been arrested for child neglect after refusing to allow their baby boy, who was born without any medical record, to undergo a DNA test for birth registration. Security minister Chris Tang told journalists on Tuesday afternoon that the couple, who said they were the parents of an infant named Danny, […]
Taiwan president says keeping political status quo is key to securing supply chains Reuters
Air Force says no malfunction reported before crash, grounds T-34C trainers Focus Taiwan
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait Reuters
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family AP News
A Hong Kong court has dismissed the bid of a government-appointed administrator of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court to extend the deadline to hold a meeting with homeowners. In Tuesday’s judgment, Judge Gary Lam, presiding officer of the Lands Tribunal, denied Hop On Management’s application to delay a statutory deadline to hold an owners’ general […]
Hong Kong’s Education Bureau (EDB) has apologised for mistakenly sending the Primary One allocation results via SMS one day early, urging parents to ignore the message. The EDB said on Tuesday that an “operational error” in setting up a system-controlled text-messaging function led to the sending of the Primary One results via SMS on Tuesday […]
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution Reuters
Gov't urges Japan, Philippines to respect Taiwan's rights in EEZ talks Focus Taiwan
Lai awards Czech Senate speaker Order of Propitious Clouds Focus Taiwan
Agentic AI driving redesign of every computing platform: Nvidia's Huang Focus Taiwan
The city-state's realities fit awkwardly into an index that draws a firm line between "free" and "unfree" media landscapes.
Arm says ByteDance, Oracle use its data centre CPU chips Reuters
This year's Balikatan exercise oriented itself more closely than ever to the Taiwan Strait -- and the possibility of a future conflict over the island.
South Korea's conservative fortress becomes an election battleground Nikkei Asia
T-34 trainer aircraft crashes at Gangshan base, killing 2 pilots Focus Taiwan
New Delhi has defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar's democratically elected government in 2021.
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress Reuters
Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada claims that the charges of plunder are a politically motivated outgrowth of the political feud between the Marcos and Duterte clans.
New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas Reuters
US consumers' savings buffer is gone. Now what? Reuters
US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport Reuters
Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios Reuters
Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win Reuters
Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff Reuters
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hanoi has sought to shape the terms of the regional security debate.
Behind Uzbekistan's record visitor numbers, rooted in social and economic ties, lies a larger story of regional reintegration expanding Tashkent's influence across Central Asia.
When the Andhra government cannot sustain existing welfare systems, why is it promising financial incentives to couples to have three or four children?
An interview with Aleksandra Gasztold on what Taiwan and Eastern Europe can learn from each other.
The current warmth in Bangladesh-Pakistan bilateral relations is less a product of mutual trust and more a function of geopolitical calculations.
On the sidelines of the Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress, the C5+1 aims to deepen cooperation on critical minerals.
How a defense portfolio transformed Japan’s most underestimated politician.
KMT chair says trip to help U.S. avoid war; willing to meet Trump Focus Taiwan
Vystrčil says China cannot decide Czech-Taiwanese ties; invites Han Focus Taiwan
China opposes 'political suppression' of Xinhua reporter in U.S. Reuters
DEFENSE Hai Kun submarine conducts latest round of sea trials Focus Taiwan
Fed's Powell warns that politicizing the Fed would cost public trust Reuters
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools AP News
President Prabowo’s new initiative reflects a broader effort to address fragmented oversight, reduce commodity leakage, and strengthen his country's role in global supply chains.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that maintaining peace, stability, and the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea "remains non-negotiable" for both nations.
Vice President Hsiao to visit Palau to boost diplomatic ties Focus Taiwan
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections Reuters
Outer bands of Typhoon Jangmi bring brief showers to northern Taiwan: CWA Focus Taiwan
Czech Senate president visits Taiwan to boost bilateral ties Focus Taiwan
Various contending political blocs are looking to capitalize politically on Sara Duterte's trial as they look ahead to the presidential election of 2028.
The country is set to become the third in Southeast Asia to purchase the powerful Indo-Russian missile system, after the Philippines and Indonesia.
ADB President Masato Kanda met General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam, congratulating him on his historic re-election and expressing strong support for Viet Nam’s new phase of high-quality, innovation-driven growth under the “Era of National Rise” agenda.
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered Reuters
Czech Senate president arrives for second Taiwan visit Taipei Times
Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella, leftist Cepeda head to presidential runoff Reuters
KMT head to discuss cross-strait stability in Washington Focus Taiwan
Taiwan condemns China over expulsion of NYT reporter after Lai interview Focus Taiwan
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in India to deepen ties Taipei Times
Hegseth tones down China warning at defense forum Taipei Times
Taiwan's NGOs quit U.S. fundraising platform over 'Chinese Taipei' designation Focus Taiwan
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund Reuters
Czech Senate president to visit Taiwan, seeks stronger bilateral cooperation Focus Taiwan
Tropical Storm Jangmi's outer ring to bring rain to Taiwan next week: CWA Focus Taiwan
Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights Reuters
Yokohama, Hiroshima log first population losses of postwar era Nikkei Asia
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants AP News
Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up Reuters
Kazakhstan’s military modernization efforts reflect an adaptive response to growing great power competition.
It’s almost eerie how easily contemporary China discourse parallels U.S. rhetoric about Japan in the 1980s – especially given the huge differences between the two countries.
South Korea’s demographic crisis is exposing a deeper problem: how class, gender, education, housing, and family background shape who is considered marriageable.
The Tibetan movement has long been dependent on the personal moral authority of the Dalai Lama. In a post-Dalai Lama world, the Central Tibetan Administration will need to step up.
Disruptions in Hormuz immediately generate concern regarding Malacca, another vital maritime chokepoint.
The Tatmadaw’s advances will have implications not only for Myanmar’s internal conflict, but for neighboring India and Bangladesh.
Hieromonk Iakov Vorontsov, arrested on drug-related charges after attempting to establish a non-Moscow aligned Orthodox church in Kazakhstan, now faces forced psychological treatment reminiscent of Soviet-era repression.
Taiwan to block entry of DRC, Uganda nationals over Ebola concerns Focus Taiwan
INTERVIEW Taiwan-educated Vincentian journalist returns as ambassador to deepen ties Focus Taiwan
But the ultra-conservative Indonesian province is not the only place in Southeast Asia where the punishment is used.
Greenland’s independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mind Reuters
Legislature approves NT$8.8 billion 2026 defense procurement budget Focus Taiwan
Samsung Electronics' minority union to continue challenging wage deal at court Yonhap News Agency
Japan's crude imports plunge 50% since Iran war, exposing Mideast reliance Nikkei Asia
The Putin-Xi joint statement is not merely a statement of bilateral friendship. It is a war-era manifesto.
Recently, the chief prelate or custodian of eight sacred sites in Sri Lanka was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting and raping a child. He is out on bail.
China intends to keep making low-tech goods alongside its push into advanced technology. That's bad news for advanced and developing economies alike.
By tying caste recognition to religion, the law risks excluding those who continue to face the same discrimination it seeks to remedy.
China wants to welcome foreign investment, but its red lines are shifting. That’s not an attractive proposition for many companies.
China did not launch a large-scale, Taiwan-specific military exercise after the Trump-Xi meeting. But that doesn’t mean the PLAN has been inactive.
Trade minister conveys Seoul's concerns over EU's trade protectionist measures to European Parliament Yonhap News Agency
Minister declines to set targets for birth rate proposals Focus Taiwan
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
Public questions government proposals to reverse declining birth rate Focus Taiwan
Taiwan still assessing recruitment of Eswatini workers: MOFA Focus Taiwan
Business confidence bouncing back from war shock Taipei Times
ADB President Masato Kanda met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka to discuss Bangladesh’s development priorities during a visit that highlighted funding announcements totaling $5 billion.
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Taiwan's exclusion from WHA a 'global crisis': Health minister Focus Taiwan
Trump still holds 'Taiwan cards' despite summit silence: Scholar Focus Taiwan
(Yonhap Interview) Seoul, Helsinki share complementary interests amid supply strains: Finnish minister Yonhap News Agency
ADB President Masato Kanda told G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris that multilateral development banks (MDBs) are moving together to help countries manage the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, combining financing, policy support, private sector instruments, and technical expertise to protect vulnerable economies.
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
(2nd LD) Court mostly grants Samsung Electronics' injunction request against union strike Yonhap News Agency
Taiwan not part of PRC, Lai says, after Trump warning on 'independence' Focus Taiwan
EXPLAINER The Legislature's motion to impeach President Lai Ching-te Focus Taiwan
Taiwan should closely watch U.S. policy despite no stated changes: Experts Focus Taiwan
White House omission suggests Taiwan non-negotiable: Analysts Focus Taiwan
ADB President Masato Kanda met Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace and said ADB is ready to provide up to $1.75 billion in additional financing to support the Philippines to manage the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
Industry minister warns of emergency arbitration if Samsung unions launch strike Yonhap News Agency
U.S. Taiwan policy unchanged after Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: Rubio Focus Taiwan
Gov't confident in Taiwan-U.S. ties, cautiously watching Trump-Xi meet: FM Focus Taiwan
Foreign minister hoping to visit Geneva after Taiwan excluded from WHA Focus Taiwan
DEFENSE Taiwan passes U.S. arms bill with spending ceiling of US$24.8 billion (update) Focus Taiwan
ADB has announced it will mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks. ADB President Masato Kanda announced the commitment during his attendance at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, where its leaders welcomed ADB’s longstanding partnership with the bloc and its role as the region’s main bank.
INTERVIEW Peña pitches Taiwanese investment in Paraguay as gateway to Latin America Focus Taiwan
The International Affairs Office at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidential Court has provided a $1.5 million grant to an innovative agricultural fund administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help embed evidence-based agricultural innovations into national programs for farmers across Asia and the Pacific.
Greater specialization in the stages of global production has helped Asia and the Pacific achieve economic growth, create jobs, and reduce poverty over the past quarter century, according to ADB's Asian Development Policy Report 2026 launched at ADB’s 59th Annual Meeting.
The Government of Germany has joined ADB’s Nature Solutions Finance Hub as a financing partner, providing €5.5 million ($6.5 million) in grant cofinancing. The contribution will help scale up efforts to protect, manage, and restore biodiversity and ecosystems across Asia and the Pacific.
U.S. becomes largest exporter of naphtha to S. Korea following Iran war outbreak Yonhap News Agency
(2nd LD) S. Korea, India agree to cooperate on energy supply chains amid Mideast war Yonhap News Agency
Defense chief inspects arms supply chain amid Mideast war Yonhap News Agency
Meaningful cross-strait ties require dialogue with Taiwan's gov't: AIT Focus Taiwan
Ko faces 2028 presidential race ban after receiving 17-year sentence Focus Taiwan
Trade minister vows support for efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) S. Korea secures extra supply of crude oil from UAE: presidential aide Yonhap News Agency
War could drive up inflation: DGBAS Taipei Times
Industry minister discusses energy, supply chain cooperation with Indo-Pacific economies Yonhap News Agency
Illinois' open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid AP News
Taiwan signs double taxation pact with Tuvalu Focus Taiwan
Taiwan names new ambassador to Belize Focus Taiwan
Taiwan in talks with Honolulu over Chinatown Cultural Plaza: MOFA Focus Taiwan
Legislature blocks special defense budget review despite U.S. pressure Focus Taiwan
PLA rockets land inside Taiwan's 24 nautical mile contiguous zone: MND Focus Taiwan
China may see full attack as best unification option: Pentagon Focus Taiwan
U.S. report includes Taiwanese activist among political prisoners in China Focus Taiwan
Mirror TV faces fines over rumored Chen Shui-bian politics show: NCC Focus Taiwan
U.S. national security report shows Taiwan's importance, but also 'shift': Expert Focus Taiwan
Taiwan's representative to Finland explores heavy metal diplomacy Focus Taiwan
Lai unveils plan to budget US$40 billion to bolster Taiwan's defense Focus Taiwan
GDP may top 3% in 2026, minister says Taipei Times
Taiwan has no immediate plan to recognize a Palestinian state: MOFA Focus Taiwan
Government, parties outline priorities as new lawmaking session begins Focus Taiwan
Taiwan's Cabinet agrees to distribute NT$10,000 cash handouts Focus Taiwan
Taiwan's pledge to raise defense spending 'essential': Boris Johnson Focus Taiwan
Scholar urges political compromise in Taiwan after recall vote Focus Taiwan
President Lai calls for opposition talks as political discord grows Focus Taiwan
Taiwan marks VE Day for 1st time, signifying global connection: President Lai Focus Taiwan
Taiwan raises travel alert for India-Pakistan border, advises citizens to leave Focus Taiwan
U.S. blasts China for misusing U.N. resolution at Security Council meet Focus Taiwan
Taiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities Focus Taiwan
Ex-general indicted for planning armed overthrow of government Focus Taiwan
Daily cyberattacks on Taiwan government double in 2024: NSB Focus Taiwan
Ko Wen-je's 10-year rise and fall in Taiwanese politics Focus Taiwan
Taiwan condemns China's economic pressure amid flag row Focus Taiwan
Taiwan politicians bash China's death penalty threats Focus Taiwan
China cyberattacks targeting Taiwan on the rise ahead of Lai inauguration Focus Taiwan
Taiwanese travelers urged to be cautious after HK passes tough security law Focus Taiwan
ELECTION 2024 DPP wins presidency but loses majority in Legislature Focus Taiwan
ELECTION 2024 No party gets majority in Legislature; KMT wins most seats Focus Taiwan
Taiwan thanks Biden for supporting status quo in meeting with Xi Focus Taiwan
Next Taiwan government urged to prioritize widening economic links Focus Taiwan
KMT accuses government of ‘gifting’ TSMC to US, warns of economic doom Taipei Times
Taiwan government to partially re-open Chinese ferry service for LNY holidays Focus Taiwan
Taiwan thanks Philippine president for cross-strait peace appeal Focus Taiwan
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PLA maneuvers in region driven by internal politics: scholars Focus Taiwan
Civic groups call for asylum policies to protect Hong Kong refugees Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan still undecided on Chinese student Li Jiabao case Focus Taiwan
Taiwan calls for release of convicted Taiwanese activist in China Focus Taiwan
Taiwan hopes Beijing will keep promises to Hong Kong: MAC Focus Taiwan
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