Tokyo Olympics exec arrested over bribery allegations
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes,…
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Asia
N. Korea fires two cruise missiles: Seoul defence ministry
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired two cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul's defence ministry said, ending a month-long lull…
3 years ago
Putin lashes out at US over Ukraine, Taiwan
Russian president accuses US of trying to prolong conflict in Ukraine, fueling potential for conflict in Asia MOSCOW, Russia…
3 years ago
China factories ration power as heatwave sends demand soaring
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese lithium hub Sichuan province will ration electricity supply to factories until Saturday, state media…
3 years ago
Armenian blast death toll rises to 16
YEREVAN, Armenia (AFP) -- The death toll from an explosion at a bustling market in the Armenian capital Yerevan rose…
3 years ago
‘No use worrying’: Taiwanese tourists carry on despite China threat
by Amber Wang Agence France-Presse KINMEN, Taiwan (AFP) -- Visiting Taiwan's tiny Kinmen Islands last week, Joseph Lin practiced standing…
3 years ago
Mechanical elephants, homemade howitzers as India turns 75
by Aishwarya KUMAR Agence France-Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India marked the 75th anniversary of independence on Monday with…
3 years ago
South Korea offering large-scale aid package for North’s nukes
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will offer a wide-ranging aid package to…
3 years ago
US lawmakers to meet Taiwan president as China seethes
by Catherine LAI Agence France Presse United States lawmakers were set to meet Taiwan's president on Monday days after…
3 years ago
Hong Kong censors animated film over one-second protest scene
Hong Kong, China | AFP | Hong Kong has banned the screening of an award-winning animated short film over a…
3 years ago
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