Asia
US, South Korea to end key joint military exercises
World
March 3, 2019
US, South Korea to end key joint military exercises
The US and South Korea announced Sunday an end to key annual large-scale military exercises in support of diplomatic efforts…
North Korea’s Kim pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam visit
World
March 2, 2019
North Korea’s Kim pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to Vietnam’s late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Saturday before starting…
Trump-Kim handshake, optimism to kick off nuclear summit
World
February 27, 2019
Trump-Kim handshake, optimism to kick off nuclear summit
US President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the start of their second summit…
Trump promises North Korea ‘AWESOME’ future ahead of nuclear talks
World
February 27, 2019
Trump promises North Korea ‘AWESOME’ future ahead of nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump touted North Korea’s “AWESOME” future if his “friend” Kim Jong Un, whom he meets for a…
Trump to delay China tariff hike after trade talks ‘progress’
World
February 25, 2019
Trump to delay China tariff hike after trade talks ‘progress’
US President Donald Trump has vowed to delay a planned tariff increase on Chinese exports after both sides hailed “substantial…
Do you want fries with your North Korea-US summit?
World
February 25, 2019
Do you want fries with your North Korea-US summit?
One of the closest things to an example of American culture in Pyongyang is the Green Leaf Coffee Shop —…
Saudi crown prince meets Chinese president, bags oil deal
Middle East
February 22, 2019
Saudi crown prince meets Chinese president, bags oil deal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met China’s President Xi Jinping on Friday and bagged a $10-billion oil deal, pressing…
Gotta gram ’em all: must-snap locations testing Hong Kong’s patience
Life & Style
February 12, 2019
Gotta gram ’em all: must-snap locations testing Hong Kong’s patience
For smartphone-wielding hordes of tourists, Hong Kong boasts a host of must-have Instagram locations — but crowds of snap-happy travellers…
China entertainment endures ‘bitter winter’ after crackdowns
Culture
February 11, 2019
China entertainment endures ‘bitter winter’ after crackdowns
Chinese film and television are reeling from what industry insiders call a “bitterly cold winter” of sharper government scrutiny that…
Thai princess disqualified from list of candidates for PM
World
February 11, 2019
Thai princess disqualified from list of candidates for PM
Thai Princess Ubolratana was on Monday formally disqualified for running for prime minister, ending her brief and ill-fated political union…