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Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others

Police in Pakistan say nine people were killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC
Asia|Crime|World

Ten killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

A massive explosion at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan killed 10 people and wounded dozens more on Tuesday, police and rescue

Ten killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent

The mayor of Arcadia, California, a heavily Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to

Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds ramped up bets on Asia, with weekly buying of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese stocks hitting a 10-year high last week, according to

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says

Asia-Pacific's ultra-rich, set to take part in a global transfer of $83 trillion in assets over the coming decades, are leaning more on wealth managers and family

Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

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Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
Asia|Crime|World

Philippines' Duterte ally in standoff with law enforcers after ICC arrest warrant

The chief enforcer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs" locked himself in his

Philippines' Duterte ally in standoff with law enforcers after ICC arrest warrant
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for deadly attack on police

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for the attack on a police post that killed 15 personnel over the weekend, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Monday,

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for deadly attack on police
Asia|Political|World

Philippine lawmakers impeach VP Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial 

A bid to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte won the required backing of the lower house on Monday,

Philippine lawmakers impeach VP Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial 
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached, awaits Senate trial

Philippine lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to

Philippines presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached, awaits Senate trial
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
Asia|Crime|Election|World

Philippine lawmakers impeach presidential hopeful Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a trial in the

Philippine lawmakers impeach presidential hopeful Sara Duterte
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations

A Vatican official is making a rare trip to Taiwan this week for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the

Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms has shifted its planned Mumbai IPO to a pure fundraising exercise, abandoning

Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship
Asia|Political|World

Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a Bangkok prison after serving eight months on a corruption-related charge

Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit

Taiwan is confident in the stable development of its ties with the U.S. but hopes there are no "surprises" on Taiwan-related issues when U.S.

Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit
Asia|Political|World

Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison

Thailand's billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was released from jail on parole and met by cheering crowds on Monday, eight months after a

Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Mount Dukono erupted, leaving dozens trapped on a remote Indonesian island. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans
Asia|Technology|World

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report

Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Asia|Political|World

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead

Indonesian authorities on Saturday located the position of two missing Singaporeans, although it was not known if they were alive, and confirmed the death

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Asia|Environment|World

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens

China's export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of overseas orders from buyers seeking to stockpile

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China

Further delays to Taiwan military spending are a "concession" to China, the U.S.

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China
Asia|Political|World

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday reaffirmed his country's commitment to its mutual defence treaty with Russia, in a message to President Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a massive ruby, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the country

A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trump on Tour

Shuttle diplomacy reaches a peak in the week to come as U.S. President Donald Trump heads to China and his finance chief visits Japan.

Trump on Tour
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted

Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved extra defence spending of $25 billion on Friday, or just about two-thirds of the amount sought by the government to bolster

Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World

South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute

South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid

South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute
Asia|Political|World

South Korea parliament drops constitutional amendment vote tied to martial law

South Korea's parliamentary speaker Woo Won-shik said on Friday that a bill to amend the constitution to tighten rules on martial law would not proceed to a plenary vote after

South Korea parliament drops constitutional amendment vote tied to martial law
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

A firm linked to Thailand's national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle billions of dollars' worth of Super Micro Computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Environment|World

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week in central China has risen to 37, state media reported

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37
Asia|Travel|World

Indonesian authorities rushing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono eruption

Indonesian authorities are rushing to rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island on Friday, a local rescue agency official told Reuters.

Indonesian authorities rushing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono eruption
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Markets cling on as ceasefire is tested

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil ticked higher and European futures wobbled on Friday, while the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Middle East.

Markets cling on as ceasefire is tested
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Travel|World

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say

A cross-party delegation of British lawmakers will visit China this month, two

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Paraguay 'deeply values' Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei

Paraguay "deeply values" its relations with Taiwan and will continue to offer support, President Santiago Pena said on Friday as he was formally welcomed in Taipei by

Paraguay 'deeply values' Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll

China's export growth likely quickened in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as companies rushed to stockpile components from the manufacturing powerhouse amid fears

China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll
Asia|Technology|World

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party plans to revamp its propaganda efforts by drafting in social media influencers and artificial

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show
Asia|Political|World

South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president

South Korea's martial law scandal is set to loom large over local elections in June that will test whether opposition conservatives can rein in

South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports

SoftBank Corp has begun discussions with U.S. chip giant Nvidia and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn as it weighs plans to build "made-in-Japan" artificial

Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks pull back, oil choppy as US-Iran peace deal remains in flux

U.S. and European stocks slipped on Thursday, as oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading with investors still

Stocks pull back, oil choppy as US-Iran peace deal remains in flux
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve

Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over

China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts

Oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately settling lower after a report said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted

Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel|World

Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal

Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait

Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
Asia|Business|Political|World

ASEAN to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have agreed to a virtual meeting with their Myanmar counterpart, ASEAN's secretary-general said on Thursday, as

ASEAN to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says
Asia|Political|World

Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India

Pakistan’s military warns it will respond strongly to any attack as it marks the anniversary of last year’s conflict with India

Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers

China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers

China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound

Tesla's China-made EV sales jumped 36% on the year in April, a sixth month of gains, as the U.S. automaker fights to hold ground against a wave of cheaper Chinese rivals.

Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound
Asia|Business|Political|World

Thai, Cambodian leaders commit to seek peace after rare meeting on conflict

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to pursue trust-building measures to advance a fragile ceasefire and establish peace,

Thai, Cambodian leaders commit to seek peace after rare meeting on conflict
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

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What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
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China may try 'manoeuvring' over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, official says

China may try some "manoeuvring" over the Taiwan issue when U.S.

China may try 'manoeuvring' over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, official says
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power on Thursday after losing a confidence vote in the country's parliament. 

Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China is signaling that Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week

China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|World

China’s youth are ditching the rat race, and its spies say foreign countries are to blame

China’s youth are ditching the rat race, and its spies say foreign countries are to blame

China’s youth are ditching the rat race, and its spies say foreign countries are to blame
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea appeals court cuts jail term for ex-PM Han to 15 years in martial law case

A South Korean appeals court on Thursday cut the jail sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years from 23 years over his role in ex-

South Korea appeals court cuts jail term for ex-PM Han to 15 years in martial law case
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports

China's financial regulator has advised the country's largest lenders to temporarily suspend new loans to five refineries recently sanctioned by the U.S. over their ties to Iranian

China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products

Samsung Electronics, a maker of TVs and home appliances, said on Wednesday that it has decided to discontinue sales of some consumer electronics products in mainland China

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
Africa|Asia|Economy|World

China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row

China said on Wednesday Eswatini's leaders were being "kept and fed" by Taiwan, using unusually strong language to condemn the small southern African kingdom for

China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'

South Korea's presidential office said on Wednesday it had suspended a review on whether to participate in a U.S. operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

The Philippines called on Myanmar on Wednesday to allow ASEAN's special envoy to meet with detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, pressing for greater transparency after

Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says

Taiwan is likely to be a topic of conversation between U.S.

Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says