Asia
Inferno tears through Manila’s historic Central Post Office
World
May 22, 2023
Inferno tears through Manila’s historic Central Post Office
Hong Kong CNN — A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital…
Russia and China hit back at a G7 that saw them as a threat
World
May 21, 2023
Russia and China hit back at a G7 that saw them as a threat
CNN — Moscow and Beijing lashed out against the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, where leaders of major…
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
World
May 20, 2023
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers, after meeting top executives on…
Putin wants China to think he can defeat Ukraine. But his expensive military gambit is yet to yield results
World
May 20, 2023
Putin wants China to think he can defeat Ukraine. But his expensive military gambit is yet to yield results
CNN — Moscow’s massive missile barrage on Kyiv this week was the fastest, most complex attack on the Ukrainian capital…
As China, Russia, and Trump challenge the old rules of global politics, G7 aims to shore them up
World
May 19, 2023
As China, Russia, and Trump challenge the old rules of global politics, G7 aims to shore them up
CNN — The old rules of politics are being smashed all over the world. In the United States, Donald Trump…
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
World
May 19, 2023
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — The United States and Taiwan agreed the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative on Thursday,…
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
World
May 18, 2023
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week…
Beijing attempts to play peacemaker with planned trip by special envoy to Ukraine
World
May 17, 2023
Beijing attempts to play peacemaker with planned trip by special envoy to Ukraine
CNN — Chinese envoy Li Hui is expected to wrap up a two-day visit to Ukraine Wednesday – the first…
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
World
May 16, 2023
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
Thai voters delivered a powerful message to the country’s military-backed government on Sunday: you do not have the will of…
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
World
May 15, 2023
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on spying charges. John Shing-Wan…