Taiwan trade czar seeks new deals, braces for possible Trump win
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is aiming for trade deals with more countries after breakthroughs with three Group of Seven economies last year, Taipei's trade czar said in an exclusive interview.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location From Prison by Myanmar Junta
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved by the military junta to an unknown location from a prison in the capital, Naypyidaw, raising questions about her safety.
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The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer
As the first phase of voting kicks off on April 19, Modi’s dreams of a record win hinge on a part of the country that has traditionally been immune to the BJP’s charms.
Apple will 'look at' manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Cook says, as China diversification push continues
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will "look at" manufacturing in Indonesia, following a meeting with the country's President Joko Widodo, at a time when the iPhone giant continues to diversify its supply chain away from China.
UAE government unit denies cloud seeding took place before Dubai floods
DUBAI — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM), a government taskforce responsible for cloud seeding missions in the United Arab Emirates, denied reports that it carried out the weather modification technique in the runup to heavy storms across the country, therefore exacerbating flooding in places like Dubai.
Pakistan officials say climate change ‘major factor’ in historical downpours that have killed 65
Heavy downpours between Friday and Monday unleashed flash floods and caused houses to collapse, while lightning killed at least 28 people.
Philippines to probe ‘creeping invasion’ of Chinese students in province near Taiwan
Philippine officials are alarmed by the surge of Chinese nationals in Cagayan, a province at the northern tip of Luzon island facing Taiwan, describing it as a creeping invasion that has prompted government security forces to investigate.