Japanese Court Acquits Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate of 1966 Quadruple Murder
TOKYO—A Japanese court found an 88-year-old former boxer not guilty on Thursday after a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing a decision that...
IMF Approves a $7 Billion Loan for Pakistan to Help Ailing Economy
The International Monetary Fund welcomed Pakistan’s economic progress but warned that vulnerabilities and structural challenges remain an issue. The executive board of the International...
Former NZ Governor General Appointed to Troubleshoot Pacific Island’s Path to Independence
The Pacific Island of Bougainville continues its push for independence. Nearly five years after 97 percent of the roughly 300,000 residents of Bougainville voted...
Philippine Military Wants US Missile System to Stay ‘Forever’ Despite China’s Protests
The U.S. Army deployed a midrange ground-based missile to the Indo-Pacific region in April. The Philippine military said on Sept. 24 that it wants...
Taiwan President Warns of China’s Ambition for Global Hegemony at UN Meeting
The Taiwanese leader said a videotaped address the Chinese regime has been distorting Resolution 2758 in support of its ‘one China principle.’ Taiwanese President...
India Rejects Joining World’s Largest Trade Deal Due to China’s Non-Transparent Practices
‘RCEP did not reflect the aspirations of our small and micro medium industries,’ India’s minister of commerce said. India has ruled out joining the...
House Intelligence Committee Sounds Alarm on Chinese Shopping App Temu
‘We are concerned about the protection of Americans data,’ the lawmakers said on Sept. 25. House Republicans on Sept. 25 requested a briefing by...
China Publicly Test-Fires ICBM for First Time in Decades
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force fired the missile at 8:44 a.m. local time on Wednesday and it ‘landed in the predetermined sea area.’...
China to Investigate Calvin Klein Owner for Alleged Boycott of Xinjiang Products
The probe into PVH Group follows Washington’s move to block Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. Beijing announced on Sept. 24 that it...