politics

Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

by Michel COMTE Canada will ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless networks due to national…

Biden attacks white supremacist ‘poison’ after racist shooting

    by Nicholas Kamm with Sebastian Smith in Washington © Agence France-Presse Buffalo, United States (AFP) -- President Joe…

Armenia police detain 300 at anti-government protests

  Yerevan, ARMENIA (AFP) -- Police in Armenia on Tuesday detained nearly 300 opposition supporters who tried to block streets…

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…

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…

US congratulates Philippines’ Marcos

The United States said Wednesday it will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, the son…

Solomons PM dismisses concerns over China maritime deal

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AFP) --  The Solomon Islands' prime minister dismissed criticism of a new maritime investment deal with China…

US seeks ‘close partnership’ with Marcos despite ‘challenges’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president,…

Cardinal, pop star among latest Hong Kong security arrests: sources

An elderly Catholic cardinal critical of Beijing and a Cantonese pop star are among a group of veteran democracy advocates…

Myanmar junta charges central bank ex-deputy governor with corruption

Myanmar's junta has charged a former central bank deputy governor with corruption, state media reported Wednesday, the latest figure close…

Marcos Jr heads for landslide as Philippines votes for new president

by Andrew Beatty with Mikhail Flores in Magarao Agence France-Presse BATAC CITY, Philippines (AFP) --  Millions of Filipinos thronged primary…

Will Hong Kong reopen for business under new leader Lee?

by Holmes Chan and Su Xinqi © Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's next leader John Lee…

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