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Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company's efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Asia|World

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a "painful price" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Political prisoners released in Myanmar mass amnesty

Excited families are greeting relatives released from Myanmar’s Insein Prison as part of a mass amnesty granted by the country’s military rulers ahead of next month’s election

Political prisoners released in Myanmar mass amnesty
Asia|Political|World

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar junta pardons thousands ahead of disputed election

Myanmar's junta will pardon or drop charges against a total of 8,665 people, state media reported on Thursday, allowing them to vote in an upcoming election that Western countries and human

Myanmar junta pardons thousands ahead of disputed election
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Volunteers seek lost pets amid Hong Kong deadly inferno wreckage

As firefighters battled floor by floor in Hong Kong's flaming Wang Fuk Court housing complex overnight to find survivors and reunite them with

Volunteers seek lost pets amid Hong Kong deadly inferno wreckage
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Taiwan has already held preliminary talks with the United States about what weapons it wants to buy as part of a $40 billion supplementary defence

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget
Asia|Political|World

Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports

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Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely grew in November as technology demand remained robust and uncertainty was cleared following a trade deal with the U.S., a Reuters poll showed

South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze

Hong Kong police said on Thursday the death toll in a fire that ripped through residential blocks in the city had risen to 40, with 45 people still in a critical condition.

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise

Global stocks rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as expectations for a U.S.

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing

At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing
Asia|Environment|World

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 23 dead and dozens missing

Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island that have killed at least 23 people

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 23 dead and dozens missing
Asia|Sports|World

South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000

South Africa has won its first test series in India since 2000, beating the hosts by 408 runs in the second cricket test

South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China Vanke seeks first extension on onshore bond payment, bonds slump

China Vanke will seek bondholder approval to delay the repayment of a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond, a filing late on Wednesday showed, a move that could

China Vanke seeks first extension on onshore bond payment, bonds slump
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

How sanctions made a showpiece Chinese refinery's Western partners run for the exits

When Shandong Yulong Petrochemical opened its Singapore office a year ago, the company staged a lion dance to herald prosperity for the

How sanctions made a showpiece Chinese refinery's Western partners run for the exits
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition

India is examining a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. 

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition
Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Entertainment

Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4

A fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, killing four people and leaving others trapped

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party's four-decade insurgency.

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China

Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tesla says it values China suppliers, does not exclude any by origin

A top Tesla China executive said on Wednesday the U.S. automaker values the role of China-based suppliers and does not exclude any on the basis of country of origin or geographical

Tesla says it values China suppliers, does not exclude  any by origin
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome

Taiwan’s president has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome
Asia|Political|World

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan

China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless

A massive fire tore through one of Dhaka’s largest slums on Tuesday evening, leaving thousands of people homeless and turning rows of tin-roofed shanties into charred rubble,

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless
Asia|Political|World

India lodges strong protest with China over detention of Indian woman

India said it had registered a strong protest with China over what it said was the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai Airport, adding that such incidents are "most

India lodges strong protest with China over detention of Indian woman
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33

Authorities in Thailand plan to send helicopters on Wednesday to evacuate critically-ill patients from a southern hospital marooned

Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges

South Korea's special prosecutor on Wednesday sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea finance chief vows FX stability, but offers no near-term measures

South Korea's Finance Minister vowed on Wednesday to stabilise a weak won, but stopped short of introducing specific policy measures to address the situation, amid

South Korea finance chief vows FX stability, but offers no near-term measures
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent much of this year focused on the carmaker’s robotics pursuits and winning shareholder approval for his freshly minted $1 trillion

Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid
Asia|Sports|World

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India intensifies crackdown in disputed Kashmir after New Delhi bombing

Authorities have intensified a security crackdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir following a deadly blast near New Delhi's Red Fort

India intensifies crackdown in disputed Kashmir after New Delhi bombing
Asia|Political|World

Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to UN

Japan has dismissed a Chinese letter to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan as "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated".

Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to UN
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points

Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan of launching overnight strikes in three eastern provinces, killing 10 civilians

Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children
Asia|Business|Technology

TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit in Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court against its

TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

She was promised work as a customer service agent. Instead she was trafficked to run online scams

Women describe horrifying conditions inside heavily-guarded centers where they were forced to con victims in romance scams and more. Hanako Montgomery travels to a scam compound that held over 5,000 trafficked workers. This story is part of As Equals, CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs.

She was promised work as a customer service agent. Instead she was trafficked to run online scams
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms

Singapore's police have ordered Apple [AAPL.O] and Google [GOOGL.O] to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 9 children

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Asia|Health|World

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation

A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
Africa|Asia|Environment|Science|World

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
Asia|Political|World

'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed

'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi
Asia|Technology|US|World

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea
Asia|Political|World

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Fresh tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of a bomb attack in Khost province that killed nine children and a woman.

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls

The U.S. dollar dipped on Monday, as investors weighed dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials that boosted expectations for a rate cut next month

US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi

President Donald Trump touted relations with China as "extremely strong" on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi
Africa|Americas|Asia|Education|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism
Asia|Crime|World

Man arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing a car and then hitting 11 people, killing 1

Police say a man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo

Man arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing a car and then hitting 11 people, killing 1
Asia|Political|World

North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying

North and South Korea are in a "very dangerous situation" where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for Seoul to engage Pyongyang in dialogue, South Korean

North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying
Asia|Environment|World

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed

Flooding from days of intense rain has killed at least eight people in southern Thailand and forced thousands into evacuation centres in neighbouring Malaysia,

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 officers

Police say two suicide bombers and a gunman have attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least three officers and wounding 11 others

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 officers
Asia|Crime|World

Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ

Three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three personnel and wounding at least five, authorities said.

Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Singapore core inflation at 1.2% y/y in October, higher than expected

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.

Singapore core inflation at 1.2% y/y in October, higher than expected
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Early signs for Japan 2026 wages bolster case for near-term BOJ rate hike

Early signs on Japan's annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit pressure from U.S. tariffs,

Early signs for Japan 2026 wages bolster case for near-term BOJ rate hike
Asia|Political|World

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Japan has "crossed a red line” with comments by the country's new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the

China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan
Asia|Business|Environment|World

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

A U.N. wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered animals, after many countries supported reversing

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed increased participation from Italian companies in the Chinese market and expressed hope for a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese

China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says

China will expand imports of high-quality agricultural products from Tajikistan and encourage Chinese companies to invest in the landlocked country, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said

China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says
Asia|Political|World

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

China has taken its growing dispute with Japan to the United Nations, accusing Tokyo of threatening "an armed intervention" over Taiwan and vowing to defend itself in

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides

The death toll from torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 55, with 13 people reported missing, the country's disaster agency said on Saturday.

Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

China is the real regional "troublemaker", a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook
Asia|Science|World

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100

At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks with a top U.S.

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say

A day after Myanmar's junta leader visited the southeastern city of Hpa-An last week, two sources said army officers met members of a powerful local militia with a

Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New indictment accuses Yoon of manipulating investigation of South Korean marine's drowning

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on allegations he and others tried to cover up the details of a marine’s drowning

New indictment accuses Yoon of manipulating investigation of South Korean marine's drowning
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US

Japan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6%

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth month in November, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous month due to a softer decline in output, a private-sector survey

Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook

Singapore on Friday upgraded its economic outlook for 2025 as third-quarter gross domestic product growth beat market expectations and initial estimates.

Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows

Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says

China ran a disinformation campaign to hurt sales of the French Rafale fighter jet after India used the planes in May for the first time against Chinese weapons

China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months

India’s infrastructure output was unchanged in October from a year earlier, its weakest performance in 14 months, as declines in coal, crude oil and electricity production offset

India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months
Asia|Crime|World

Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast

India's anti-terrorism agency said on Thursday it had arrested four more people, including three doctors, in connection with last week's deadly car blast in Delhi, the first such

Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
Asia|Food|Political|World

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted pictures on social media of himself eating Japanese-sourced sushi on Thursday to show his support for Japan in a bitter and worsening diplomatic

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

A night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers

Police in Cambodia say 16 people died when a passenger bus crashed off a bridge into a river

A night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been "severely damaged", the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking

A Philippine court has convicted a dismissed town mayor, who officials say is Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam complex where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign workers where forced to conduct scams

Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking
Asia|Business|Political|World

Japan, China ties deteriorate after Takaichi's Taiwan comment

Japan's relations with China have plunged to their lowest in years after a dispute triggered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks this month about Taiwan, the democratically-

Japan, China ties deteriorate after Takaichi's Taiwan comment
Asia|Political|World

Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic spat with China over remarks last week that a hypothetical Chinese attack on

Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback

The Bank of Japan must keep raising real interest rates to "a state of equilibrium," board member Junko Koeda said on Thursday in the wake of renewed yen

BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking

A Philippine trial court has sentenced a former mayor accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of human trafficking, a

Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking
Asia|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for elections but says it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year

Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
Asia|Economy|World

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties

An off-the-cuff remark by new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered Japan's biggest bust-up in years with powerful neighbour China was not

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: It's like Christmas came early for stock traders.

US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

South Korea arrests crew members for negligence after ferry runs aground

South Korea's coast guard launched an investigation on Thursday into a ferry that ran aground overnight, arresting the first officer and an Indonesian

South Korea arrests crew members for negligence after ferry runs aground
Asia|Education|Environment|Science|World

Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough

Conservationists in Cambodia have for the first time released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Stork chicks into the wild as part of an ongoing programme to

Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged on Thursday for the sixth consecutive month in November, matching market expectations.

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month
Asia|Business|Travel|World

South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued

All 267 people on board a South Korean passenger ferry that ran aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula on Wednesday were rescued, in

South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced on Tuesday that she would join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B
Asia|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

South Korean ferry with 267 on board stranded, coast guard says

A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew got stranded on Wednesday after running aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, the coast guard said.

South Korean ferry with 267 on board stranded, coast guard says
Asia|Environment|World

Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations

Firefighters and army helicopters are battling a fire that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate

Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

China has indicated it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said on Wednesday, in

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability

South Korea plans to unveil incentives for long-term stock investors, while making efforts to ensure foreign exchange stability, its finance minister said on Wednesday.

South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability
Asia|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated in his 42-page diary and drew inspiration

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings, kills one

A fire ripped through more than 170 buildings and killed one person in a southern Japanese coastal city on Wednesday, with military and firefighting helicopters

Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings, kills one
Asia|Business|Environment|Travel|World

Floods hit Vietnam again, killing at least 8, hindering coffee harvest

A new round of floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in central Vietnam since the weekend has killed at least eight people, a government report said on Wednesday, with

Floods hit Vietnam again, killing at least 8, hindering coffee harvest
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare

Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International

Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare
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Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce

Tun Min Lat climbs a bamboo ladder in the longan orchards of eastern Thailand, moving from tree to tree as he plucks the juicy tropical fruit in the sweltering heat

Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure
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Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong
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MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters

Britain's MI5 security service issued a new warning to lawmakers on Tuesday about attempts by Chinese agents to collect

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters
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Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles

Japan's Nissan will cut production by another 1,400 vehicles at its Kyushu plant next week, as the fallout from chip supply disruptions linked to Chinese-owned

Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles
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Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot

China's Alibaba has launched a major upgrade to its AI chatbot, marking an aggressive push into the consumer artificial intelligence market where it

Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot
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Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
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Philippines’ Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use

The Philippine president's office said on Tuesday that claims by his estranged sister that he uses illicit drugs are baseless and should not be taken seriously.

Philippines’ Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use
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Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook

Asian bonds witnessed renewed cross-border inflows in October following a month of sharp outflows, as an improved regional growth outlook and a series of U.S. trade agreements in Southeast

Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook
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Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

SHANGHAI -Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China's Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and is preparing to ramp up

Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs
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Monkeys, meth and mesh bags: Thai police arrest two for alleged animal trafficking

Monkeys, meth and mesh bags: Thai police arrest two for alleged animal trafficking

Monkeys, meth and mesh bags: Thai police arrest two for alleged animal trafficking
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Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage

Taiwan said on Tuesday it had detained a Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage after breaking up a plot to entice serving and retired military personal to collect classified

Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage
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Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan

The prime minister of tiny Tuvalu said on Tuesday that his country treasures its "special relationship" with Taiwan, making a visit to Taipei at a time of growing

Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan
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China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

(Corrects story on October 28 to say the Yasukuni shrine honours some soldiers convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal, not soldiers accused of war crimes, in the penultimate paragraph)

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi
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‘Serial intruder’ who accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere in Singapore sentenced to 9 days in prison

‘Serial intruder’ who accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere in Singapore sentenced to 9 days in prison

‘Serial intruder’ who accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere in Singapore sentenced to 9 days in prison
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejects his sister's accusation he uses cocaine

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejects his sister's accusation he uses cocaine
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International soccer’s 148th-best team is pulling crowds of nearly 50,000 people

International soccer’s 148th-best team is pulling crowds of nearly 50,000 people

International soccer’s 148th-best team is pulling crowds of nearly 50,000 people
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North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect

North Korea on Tuesday said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval would trigger a "nuclear domino" effect.

North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect