Sri Lanka’s new PM struggles to form unity government
by Amal JAYASINGHE and Sean GLEESON Sri Lanka's new prime minister struggled Friday to forge a unity government and forestall an…
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Asia
Australian, Japanese PMs send congratulations to Marcos
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his presumptive win…
4 years ago
North Korea confirms first Covid-19 death in ‘explosive’ outbreak
by Cat Barton and Claire Lee Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea confirmed its first…
4 years ago
Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders with energy, security pledges
by Shaun TANDON President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington, promising support for clean energy and…
4 years ago
North Korea confirms first Covid-19 death in ‘explosive’ outbreak
by Cat Barton and Claire Lee North Korea confirmed its first ever Covid-19 death on Friday, saying fever was spreading "explosively"…
4 years ago
Philippine economy grows in Q1 as Covid rules lifted
The Philippine economy grew stronger than expected in the first quarter, officials said Thursday, as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions…
4 years ago
Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists
Myanmar's junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than two years, state media said…
4 years ago
China’s President Xi congratulates Marcos, says he is confident of ‘stronger’ China-Philippines ties
(Eagle News) -- China's President Xi Jinping has sent his congratulatory message to the Philippines' president elect former senator…
4 years ago
US congratulates Philippines’ Marcos
The United States said Wednesday it will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, the son…
4 years ago
North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of Covid-19 and declared a "severe national emergency",…
4 years ago
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