politics

North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases

Seoul, South Korea (AFP) North Korea's state media reported four new fever cases Thursday, saying they were suspected of being…

Pakistan opposition warns Khan arrest would be ‘red line’

by Sajjad TARAKZAI Agence France-Presse ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) -- Pakistan opposition leaders warned Monday that authorities would cross a "red…

US responds to Iran on nuclear deal as momentum builds

by Shaun TANDON Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Wednesday responded to Iran's suggestions on…

Term-limit row leaves Thai PM facing calls to quit

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP | by Rose TROUP BUCHANAN A legal showdown that could oust embattled Thai Prime Minister Prayut…

Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record: UK govt

London, United Kingdom | AFP | The number of people crossing the Channel to the UK from northern France in…

Top court upholds Malaysia ex-PM Najib’s jail sentence in 1MDB scandal

  PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's highest court Tuesday upheld former prime minister Najib Razak's 12-year jail sentence for corruption…

US governor visits Taiwan after China drills

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A United States governor met Taiwan's president Monday, days after Washington announced trade talks with Taipei…

Myanmar junta chief says military open to negotiations with Suu Kyi after her trial

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military chief said Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San…

N Korea rejects Seoul’s aid-for-denuclearisation offer

Seoul, South Korea | AFP | The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday rejected Seoul's…

Biden signs major climate change, health care law

by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a big…

‘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…

Iran says to deliver ‘final’ nuclear talks proposal Monday

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's foreign minister said Tehran will deliver its "final" proposal later Monday on talks to revive…

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