Taiwan #MeToo Scandals Push Tsai to Toughen Equality Laws
President Tsai Ing-wen’s government moved to strengthen Taiwan’s equality laws after a series of sexual harassment scandals rocked
2023-07-13 13:21
Top diplomat says China, ASEAN pushing ahead with free trade area talks
BEIJING China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are pushing ahead with talks on a third
2023-07-13 13:17
China's security drive hits embassy activities, LGBT events, some diplomats say
By Laurie Chen, Yew Lun Tian and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI Some diplomats in China say they are facing
2023-07-13 11:59
Bank of Korea’s Rhee Keeps Hawkish Bias After Holding Rates
The Bank of Korea held its policy rate steady for a fourth-straight meeting and pledged to retain a
2023-07-13 11:51
Asian Stocks Gain on Bets Fed Is Nearing Rate Peak: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks followed gains in US equities after the American inflation rate slid to a two-year low, easing
2023-07-13 11:29
South Korea Asks Japan for Role in Fukushima Water Monitoring
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wants experts from his own country to help monitor Japan’s release of
2023-07-13 11:23
Russian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense minister of treachery
A senior Russian general in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine says he was suddenly dismissed from his post after accusing Moscow's Defense Ministry leadership of betraying his troops by not providing sufficient support.
2023-07-13 11:23
Russia’s Flagship Crude Oil Surpasses G-7 Price Cap for First Time
Russia’s flagship Urals crude oil breached a price cap set by the Group of Seven, a blow to
2023-07-13 11:22
FTC to appeal judge's decision to let Microsoft buy Activision
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Wednesday it was appealing a federal judge's
2023-07-13 10:29
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand's reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote
The man who won the election must overcome conservative rivals and last-ditch legal hurdles to take power.
2023-07-13 10:27
One dead in drone attacks on Kyiv: Mayor
(Reuters) -Ukrainian anti-aircraft units engaged attacking drones for the third consecutive night in and around Kyiv on Thursday, triggering fires
2023-07-13 09:25
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
2023-07-13 07:51