North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up
For decades, North Korea’s most potent insurance policy has been the threat it poses to Seoul, guaranteeing that any US move against Kim Jong-un’s...
Low-cost models surpass Tesla in China; Geely makes bets amid price wars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Philippines’ Duterte-Carpio ordered to answer impeachment charges over wealth, threats
Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the...
Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’
Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday threatened whoever Iran picks to be the country’s next supreme leader, saying he will be “a target for elimination”....
How Persian Gulf turmoil is reshaping Europe-Asia aviation landscape
With major Persian Gulf aviation hubs largely paralysed by airspace closures amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, travellers have flocked...
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Set for November Match Up With Republican Eric Flores
Trump-endorsed candidate Eric Flores defeated former Rep. Mayra Flores in Texas Congressional District 34. Flores will face off against incumbent Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez...
Democratic Incumbent Rep. Cuellar to Face GOP Judge for Redrawn Texas Seat
Democratic incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar will face Republican Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in the midterm battle for Texas’ 28th Congressional District after winning...
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw Defeated by Primary Challenger
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) has been defeated in his primary bid for the GOP nomination for Texas’s 2nd Congressional District, losing to a challenger...
Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in Mekong area
Thailand’s state-backed energy giant PTT will freeze pump prices for 15 days as war in the Middle East throttles the flow of oil and...