Why Are China’s Nationalists Attacking the Country’s Heroes?
To get the economy back on track, China is trying to champion its domestic companies and reassure entrepreneurs that it’s ready for business.
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‘Waiting for a call from Daddy’: Sri Lankans die in Ukraine for both sides
At least two Sri Lankans have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, and three on the Ukrainian side. But many more are willing to join the war amid desperate economic conditions at home.
A London court will rule on whether WikiLeaks founder Assange can challenge extradition to the US
LONDON (AP) — A London court is scheduled Tuesday to rule whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gets one final appeal in England to challenge extradition to the United States on espionage charges.
Pakistani forces kill 4 insurgents as they foiled an attack on a naval facility in Baluchistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces killed four insurgents as they foiled an attack on one of the main naval facilities in the volatile southwestern Baluchistan province on Monday night, government and police officials said.
Indonesia’s military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s military said Monday it has arrested 13 elite troops accused of involvement in a video showing the torture of an indigenous Papua man believed to be a member of a separatist group.
Philippines to build Batanes islands port near Taiwan without US help
The governor of the Batanes islands, less than 200km (125 miles) from Taiwan, said in August she had sought US funding for a new port there. The US embassy had at the time confirmed its diplomats and US Army Pacific experts had been engaging local authorities on various support measures for the islands.
Former Filipino congressman accused of masterminding a governor’s murder is arrested in East Timor
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A former Filipino congressman accused of masterminding the brazen killings of a provincial governor and several others has been arrested in East Timor and will be deported to the Philippines, Manila officials said Friday.
UK’s BAE to build fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for Australia under Aukus pact
Australia’s Submarine Agency said BAE would produce the state-of-the-art vessels, which will be delivered from the early 2040s.