Xi says, ‘critical’ to reset US ties after ‘serious difficulties’
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told his American counterpart that US policies towards Beijing have caused "serious…
4 years ago
Asia
Super typhoon Chanthu threatens Philippines, Taiwan
A super typhoon that rapidly formed in just 48 hours is threatening both the Philippines and Taiwan with destructive winds…
4 years ago
More than 100 passengers leave Kabul in first flight since US pullout
by James EDGAR KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Just over 100 passengers, including some Americans, left Kabul airport on Thursday on…
4 years ago
Desperate Afghans still await flights to flee Taliban
by Joris FIORITI PARIS, France (AFP) -- When thousands of Afghans hoping to escape the incoming Taliban regime were cut…
4 years ago
Machines not missiles on show at North Korea anniversary parade
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea put tractors and fire engines on show rather than the more usual tanks…
4 years ago
Qatar says Taliban show ‘pragmatism’, should be judged by actions
by Didier Lauras DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar said the Taliban have demonstrated "pragmatism" and should be judged on their…
4 years ago
Saudi lifts ban on UAE travel imposed over Covid
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it was lifting a ban on travel to three countries including…
4 years ago
Taliban announce hardline govt as protests grow
by James EDGAR KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban announced their government on Tuesday, with a UN-blacklisted veteran of the…
4 years ago
Taliban fire shots to disperse protest in Kabul
by James EDGAR KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban on Tuesday fired shots into the air to disperse crowds who…
4 years ago
Japan orders 150 million doses of Novavax Covid vaccine
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan has agreed to buy 150 million doses of Novavax's coronavirus vaccine, with Japanese firm Takeda…
4 years ago
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