North China Authorities Warn Heavy Rain Could Spark Floods, Landslides

BEIJING – Authorities in northern China have issued warnings that heavy rain could lead to floods…

Bangladesh Garment Factories Reopen Amid Post-Unrest Calm

DHAKA – Garment factories and banks in Bangladesh reopened on July 24, following the easing of…

Japan to Resume Funding for Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka, Envoy Announces

COLOMBO – Japan has pledged to resume funding for all suspended projects in Sri Lanka, announced…

Thai Central Bank to Probe Allegations of Facilitated Myanmar Junta Transactions

BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank and anti-money laundering office are set to investigate claims that Thai…

Violence Against Women and Girls in the UK Declared a National Emergency by Police

LONDON – Violence against women and girls in England and Wales has reached alarming levels, with…

British Band Shakatak Accuse K-pop Group NewJeans of Alleged Plagiarism

SEOUL – The plagiarism dispute between K-pop girl group NewJeans and British jazz-funk band Shakatak appears…

Deal on Brazil’s Proposal to Tax Super-Rich Off the Table at G20, German Sources Say

BERLIN – An agreement on Brazil’s proposal to tax the super-rich is not expected to be…

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Indifferent to Shift of EU Meeting Away from Budapest

BUDAPEST – Hungary’s foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, expressed indifference on Tuesday regarding the decision by the…

Sirens Sound, Streets Deserted as Taiwan Simulates Chinese Missile Strike

TAIPEI – Sirens blared, roads emptied, and residents were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan’s capital,…

South Korea to Roll Out Blueprint for Medical Reform Amid Strong Opposition

SEOUL – On July 23, the South Korean government announced plans to unveil a comprehensive blueprint…

Flight Carrying 123 Malaysians Evacuated from Bangladesh Arrives Home

KUALA LUMPUR – A chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians, who were evacuated from the recent deadly…

France Probes Migrant Communities to Counter ISIS-K Threat Ahead of Olympics

PARIS – French security services have been investigating migrant communities from former Soviet republics to protect…