South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears
The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.
2023-07-17 17:48
Ukraine Recap: Russia Halts Grain Deal After Crimea Bridge Blast
Russia halted the Black Sea grain deal, heightening uncertainty over global food supplies by closing a crucial export
2023-07-17 17:45
Thai PM Hopeful Pita Can’t Be Nominated Twice, Senator Says
Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who fell short in his bid to secure the country’s top political office last
2023-07-17 16:45
Typhoon Talim expected to smash into China late Monday
By Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) -Talim continued to gain power after strengthening into a typhoon early on Monday and is
2023-07-17 15:55
South Korea flood death toll rises to 40, Yoon blames botched responses
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday blamed authorities' failure to follow disaster response
2023-07-17 14:55
Singapore House Speaker Resigns in New Blow to Ruling Party
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party was rocked by two unexpected resignations, including that of parliament speaker Tan Chuan-Jin,
2023-07-17 14:49
US-China Climate Talks Reopen With Vow to Take ‘Big Steps’
US Climate Envoy John Kerry opened his first major climate talks with Chinese officials in almost a year,
2023-07-17 13:55
China Property Investment Drop Deepens as Beijing Vows Help
China’s property investment contracted at a steeper pace in the first half of the year, underlining the sector’s
2023-07-17 13:18
Singapore Home Sales Hit Six-Month Low on Limited Supply, Curbs
Singapore’s home sales slumped last month to the lowest since December as a lack of sizable launches and
2023-07-17 12:56
Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages
Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil
2023-07-17 12:17
India’s Hydropower Restarts as Floods Recede Yet More Rain Looms
Hydropower projects in India’s Himalayan states are gradually coming back online as waters recede, although the flooding has
2023-07-17 11:52
Indonesia Names New Tech Minister Amid Telco Graft Probe
Indonesia named Budi Arie Setiadi as the new minister of communications and information technology, replacing Johnny Gerard Plate
2023-07-17 11:49