Asia
China cuts taxes, sees ‘tough struggle’ as growth slows
World
March 5, 2019
China cuts taxes, sees ‘tough struggle’ as growth slows
China’s premier warned Tuesday that the country faces a “tough struggle” as he unveiled tax cuts to prop up a…
US and China close to reaching major trade deal: report
World
March 4, 2019
US and China close to reaching major trade deal: report
The United States and China are close to reaching a major trade deal that would see both sides lower some…
Myanmar police seize massive haul of meth pills
World
March 4, 2019
Myanmar police seize massive haul of meth pills
Myanmar authorities seized more than 10 million meth pills worth $13.3 million over the weekend, police said Monday, another massive…
High steaks: Meaty differences at Trump-Kim summit
Food
March 3, 2019
High steaks: Meaty differences at Trump-Kim summit
Sanctions and nuclear plants are not the only bones of contention between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un: while the…
Swastikas and statues, SE Asia’s fixation with Nazi iconography
World
March 3, 2019
Swastikas and statues, SE Asia’s fixation with Nazi iconography
Thai teen idol Namsai feared being booted from her band after a photo of her wearing a t-shirt with a…
US, South Korea to end key joint military exercises
World
March 3, 2019
US, South Korea to end key joint military exercises
The US and South Korea announced Sunday an end to key annual large-scale military exercises in support of diplomatic efforts…
North Korea’s Kim pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam visit
World
March 2, 2019
North Korea’s Kim pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to Vietnam’s late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Saturday before starting…
Trump-Kim handshake, optimism to kick off nuclear summit
World
February 27, 2019
Trump-Kim handshake, optimism to kick off nuclear summit
US President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the start of their second summit…
Trump promises North Korea ‘AWESOME’ future ahead of nuclear talks
World
February 27, 2019
Trump promises North Korea ‘AWESOME’ future ahead of nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump touted North Korea’s “AWESOME” future if his “friend” Kim Jong Un, whom he meets for a…
Trump to delay China tariff hike after trade talks ‘progress’
World
February 25, 2019
Trump to delay China tariff hike after trade talks ‘progress’
US President Donald Trump has vowed to delay a planned tariff increase on Chinese exports after both sides hailed “substantial…