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Today: July 29, 2026

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Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers

Thai authorities are searching for those responsible for a deadly attack in the country's troubled deep south

Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom

South Korea's economy grew faster than expectations in the second quarter, driven by a semiconductor export boom that offset a decline in construction

South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom
Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'

President Trump is weighing an attack on Pickaxe Mountain after Israeli intelligence suggests Iran moved thousands of centrifuges into the mountain. Kristen Holmes reports on OutFront.

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter

The foreign ministers of the Philippines and China met in Manila on Wednesday and both made "strong" protests over an encounter between the two countries' vessels

Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter
Asia|Business|Political|World

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability

China's fourth-ranking leader, Wang Huning, called on Tibet to safeguard social stability, enforce a new ethnic unity law and bring Tibetan Buddhism into closer alignment

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Asian leaders that Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy and freedom of navigation

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large

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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD

Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday it convened major automakers, dealer groups and internet platforms to reinforce compliance requirements as part of a campaign to

Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD
Asia|Business|Economy|World

US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says

A long-awaited U.S.-India trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, indicating

US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit

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Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed long-time party loyalist and deputy agriculture minister Sudaryono as the new head of the agency overseeing his

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency
Asia|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Thailand presses on with Cambodia border fence after 2025 clashes

Thailand has completed the first section of a permanent border fence along parts of its frontier with Cambodia,

Thailand presses on with Cambodia border fence after 2025 clashes
Asia|World

Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'

Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South China Sea that were of

Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say

The Bank of Japan remains on alert to upside inflation risks that could lead to faster interest rate hikes than markets project, said three sources familiar

BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'

Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday on

Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

Authorities say 13 workers are trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein

Civil society groups have called on Malaysian billionaire tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to revoke the appointment of Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem as executive

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan headed to Washington on Wednesday for talks with senior U.S. officials on trade and investment cooperation, as Seoul braces for

South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year

Japanese exports rose 19.3% year-on-year in June, up for a 10th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.

Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps

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US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages
Asia|Business|Political|World

India's Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Modi's house

Indian opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka, along with members of their Congress party, staged a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's house

India's Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Modi's house
Asia|Business|Economy|Sports|World

LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours

The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour

LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea

India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday and expressed "grave concerns" after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship that

India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says

A U.N. report says Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are using increasingly integrated networks and technology to build a rapidly growing illicit economy with tentacles that reach far beyond Asia, costing victims more than $88 billion a year alone in frauds linked to online scams

International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, China summon each other's envoys over South China Sea incident

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will summon China's ambassador in Manila, his office said on Tuesday, hours after Manila's envoy in Beijing was similarly

Philippines, China summon each other's envoys over South China Sea incident
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership

New Zealand and the Philippines have formed a comprehensive partnership, New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday.

New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters

Japan said on Tuesday it had protested to China against live-fire drills in its exclusive economic zone, drawing an angry

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll

South Korea's economy likely grew at a much slower pace in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, as robust export growth was

South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held their third strategic dialogue in Moscow on Monday, North Korean state media KCNA

North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus

Major stock indexes fell on Monday with investors cautious about developments in the U.S.-Iran war and ahead of earnings

Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology|World

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

Plans for the new  Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British,

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series

India's infrastructure output grew 5% year-on-year in June, its fastest pace in five months, according to the first data released under a revised series with 2022-23 as

India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

(An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Maruti Suzuki is selling fewer cars. It sold 1.82 million units in India in the latest fiscal year, up from a pre-COVID high of 1.73 million.)

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
Asia|Education|Political|World

India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters

Police in India have used tear gas and batons to stop supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament

India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters
Asia|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Asia|Crime|World

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder not in detention or arrested

India's youth-led "cockroach movement" said

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder not in detention or arrested
Asia|Environment|World

Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25

At least 25 people died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on

Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
Asia|Political|World

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese

Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms

Police in India have denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the youth-led "Cockroach"

India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms
Asia|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have found two more survivors from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week

Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat
Asia|Political|World

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says

Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers in China search the rubble for survivors of landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing

Rescue crews are using excavators on Sunday to search the rubble for survivors of a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left another 34 missing

Rescuers in China search the rubble for survivors of landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Rescue crews are racing against the clock to find survivors after a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing

A landslide Friday on the outskirts of Chongqing, China, has killed at least eight people and left 34 missing

Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing

Eight people were killed and 34 others are still missing after a landslide in a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, local government officials

Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets|World

Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says

The yen may weaken to 170 per dollar and beyond before fruits of the government's stimulus plan engineer a reversal, said RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas

Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says
Asia|Political|World

North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise

North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a "puppet" following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and

North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan June core inflation seen at 1.6% on elevated energy prices: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up in June from the previous month due to elevated energy prices, as well as technical factors including revisions to medical

Japan June core inflation seen at 1.6% on elevated energy prices: Reuters poll
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
Asia|Australia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths

Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra on Friday, saying it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos was not pursuing the most serious charges

Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

China's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer

China's biggest airlines enter the peak summer travel season facing a more challenging outlook after warning of heavy first-half losses, with weakening

China's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer
Asia|Political|Technology|World

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday, the latest

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips

Equity indexes around the world fell on Thursday as investors offloaded heavy-weight chip stocks while the U.S. dollar and Treasury

Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips
Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Political|World

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues

Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to take a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, the Nikkei business daily reported

Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of "doing an act with seditious intention", the government said in a statement late

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz after US resumes blockade

Fewer vessels travelled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first day after the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports with both countries

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz after US resumes blockade
Asia|Business|Economy|World

BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more

South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years on Thursday and flagged more to come

BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending

Jack Chen has never defaulted on a loan since he began borrowing to cover expenses during his internship days, but his credit report now carries a red flag because of his

China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending
Asia|Crime|World

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

U.N. agencies say more than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|World

The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead

A tragic flash fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed at least 33 lives, including four members of the bar's band

The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Asia|Business|Political|World

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports

China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks in Pyongyang with a top official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, the state-run Korean Central News

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Nearly half of Japanese firms hurt by BOJ interest rate hikes - Reuters poll

Nearly half of Japanese firms are experiencing negative business impact from the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, with higher borrowing costs hurting

Nearly half of Japanese firms hurt by BOJ interest rate hikes - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus
Asia|Political|World

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar has held separate talks with the country's military-backed negotiators and some rebel groups, with all sides recognising there is no military

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says
Asia|Crime|World

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|World

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers

A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
Asia|Business|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time

Plump, juicy and fragrant, Taiwanese mangoes have long been a top draw for foodies, but traditionally those wanting to experience them have

Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast

China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's Q2 growth set to lose steam, stimulus to remain calibrated

China's economy likely cooled in the second quarter, with growth drifting toward the lower end of Beijing's annual target as an entrenched demand slump

China's Q2 growth set to lose steam, stimulus to remain calibrated
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds

Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
Asia|Crime|Political|Science|World

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
Asia|Economy|Political|World

ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle a civil war, with both sides

ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand
Asia|Environment|Political|World

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says

China "has no geopolitical intentions and does not seek a so-called 'sphere of influence'" in its dealings with Pacific island nations, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes

Clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed nine people on Tuesday, officials

Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes
Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30

The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as

Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30
Asia|Political|World

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday called the European side to be cautious in its words and deeds on the South China Sea and stop endorsing the "illegal ruling" to

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods

The most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate their homes in northeastern Liaoning province, as Typhoon Bavi

More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive

China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party on corruption charges, making him the third sitting member of the elite decision-

China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|World

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30

Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30
Asia|Political|World

Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?