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Health emergency in Delhi in third day of heavy pollution

Health emergency in Delhi in third day of heavy pollution

The Delhi government is being urged to declare a city-wide health emergency, as residents endured a third straight day of…
US, Chinese firms sign $9bn in deals during Trump visit

US, Chinese firms sign $9bn in deals during Trump visit

US and Chinese companies signed nearly 20 deals worth a total $9 billion on Wednesday at the start of President…
Striking protesters disrupt transportation in Catalonia

Striking protesters disrupt transportation in Catalonia

Protesters have blocked roads and stopped commuter trains as Catalonia faces a general strike in the wake of unprecedented controls…
China’s answer to Kindle soars on Hong Kong market debut

China’s answer to Kindle soars on Hong Kong market debut

Shares in Chinese internet giant Tencent’s e-book arm, China Literature, surged more than 60 percent on their debut on the…
Democratic election sweep is lousy anniversary gift for Trump

Democratic election sweep is lousy anniversary gift for Trump

US President Donald Trump suffered a triple defeat as Democrats won high-profile state and mayoral elections to underscore his unpopularity…
Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official

Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official

US President Donald Trump will ask China to cut its financial links with North Korea and to abide by UN…
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling

Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirmed the rights of devotees of faiths outside the country’s officially recognized religions, in a…
South Korea ‘in talks to buy nuclear submarine’ from US: reports

South Korea ‘in talks to buy nuclear submarine’ from US: reports

South Korea is negotiating with the United States to buy nuclear-powered submarines to guard against threats from Pyongyang, local reports…
In Seoul, Trump calls for North Korea to make a deal

In Seoul, Trump calls for North Korea to make a deal

In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signaling a…
Former Mossad agents helped Weinstein thwart complaints: report

Former Mossad agents helped Weinstein thwart complaints: report

Harvey Weinstein hired journalists and highly trained ex-spies and military personnel who used fake identities to try to stop accusers…
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