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Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest China's actions in South China Sea, Marcos says
MANILA -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his country needed to "do more" than protest the "illegal action" taken...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


China gives cities over $316 million in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING - China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan ($316.4 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies and...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy
OTTAWA - India has said a report by Canadian legislators alleging interference by New Delhi is politically motivated and influenced by...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


China rejects U.S. envoy's comment that it hinders people-to-people exchanges
BEIJING - China's foreign ministry described as "far-fetched" on Wednesday remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, saying they...
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manele in Canberra to discuss ties
CANBERRA -Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Wednesday to discuss...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Factbox-What next for Israel's military exemption for ultra-Orthodox community?
JERUSALEM -Israel's Supreme Court has ruled the state must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students to the military, a move...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


US swim great Phelps tells Congress that Olympic anti-doping efforts fall short
WASHINGTON - U.S. swimming great Michael Phelps told a congressional panel on Tuesday that anti-doping measures "have fallen short" in a...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


China's Chang'e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth
BEIJING -China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe landed on Tuesday in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, making the country the first...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


S.Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules
HWASEONG, South Korea -The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer apologised on Tuesday following a massive factory fire...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


What is WikiLeaks and why did it get Julian Assange in so much trouble?
Julian Assange, founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Polish president says he hopes China can help bring peace in Ukraine
WARSAW - Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Monday during a visit to Beijing that he hoped China would help find a solution for peace...
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Factbox-EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package
BRUSSELS - European Union countries on Monday adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The...
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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