China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
2023-06-05 07:15
Asian Stocks, Oil Find Support; Currencies Mixed: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were poised to climb Monday after the S&P 500 rose to the cusp of a bull
2023-06-05 06:52
Oil Surges After Saudis Pledge Million-Barrel Cut at OPEC+ Meet
Oil advanced at the week’s open after Saudi Arabia said it will make an extra 1 million barrel-a-day
2023-06-05 06:46
US-China Handshake Fails to Stem Asia’s Fear of Another Ukraine
A highly anticipated defense forum in Singapore kicked off with a friendly handshake between Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin
2023-06-04 19:29
Shangri-La Latest: Nobel Winner Calls for US-China Engagement
Defense chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum to discuss major threats
2023-06-04 11:48
China Defense Chief Slams US, Vows Beijing Will Defend Interests
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu used a speech in Singapore to attack US strategy toward the Indo-Pacific, saying
2023-06-04 10:59
North Korea Warns It May Not Give Notice of Satellite Launches
North Korea says advance notice of its satellite launches is “no longer necessary,” hitting out after international criticism
2023-06-04 09:16
Erdogan Taps Markets Veteran Simsek as Finance Minister
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan named Mehmet Simsek as treasury and finance minister, the most prominent appointment in
2023-06-04 03:59
GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls to Counter China Over Micron Ban
Two key Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to counter Beijing’s ban of US chipmaker Micron Technology
2023-06-03 23:24
India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash
At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha.
2023-06-03 22:18
Indonesia Defends Plan for Ukraine as Kyiv Rejects Its Ideas
Indonesia Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto defended a new peace proposal for Ukraine that would leave Russian occupying forces
2023-06-03 21:53
Imran Khan Says Generals Want to Stop Him From Winning
Imran Khan said Pakistan’s military establishment wanted to stop his opposition party from winning the next election, paving
2023-06-03 20:46