Volcano erupts after earthquake in Russia’s Far East, scientists warn of stronger quake
One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5km (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula...
Chinese Migrant Laborer Cries, Finding Jobs Tough: Government Pushes Urban Home Purchases
In 2024, migrant workers are facing increasing challenges in finding employment as job opportunities become scarce. Videos show large crowds of these workers at...
Bangladesh’s Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports
Bangladesh will maintain support both for its immense Rohingya refugee population and its vital garment trade, Nobel laureate and new leader Muhammad Yunus said...
Hong Kong set for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Monday morning
Hongkongers should brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Monday morning, with the unsettled weather to persist until Thursday, according to the forecaster. The...
Japan, South Korea, US Renew Cooperation Vow 1 Year After Historic Summit
The leaders celebrated ’the tremendous progress’ made since their meeting last year and pledged to continue cooperating on challenges and threats. Leaders of Japan,...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Becomes Thai Prime Minister After Royal Signoff
BANGKOK—Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement Sunday, two days after she...
Libya central bank ‘suspends all operations’ after official abducted
The Central Bank of Libya said on Sunday it was “suspending all operations” after a bank official was abducted in the capital Tripoli, in...
Vietnam’s To Lam touches down in China on first overseas trip as new leader
Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam arrived in Beijing on Sunday afternoon on his first overseas trip as his country’s leader, pointing to China’s...
US protectionist craze hasn’t done its economy any favours
It was during Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign that Jim Carville, his campaign strategist, stole the show with his immortal quip: “It’s the economy,...