Sullivan to China next week, sources say, as US works to manage bilateral relationship
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Marcos Jnr’s Philippines rattled by Quiboloy crackdown, anti-corruption push
At the heart of one side of the tensions lies the ongoing stand-off surrounding the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City. For the fourth consecutive day, some 2,000 riot policemen maintained a blockade and search operation within the sprawling compound on Monday, in an effort to apprehend the influential KOJC founder, Apollo Quiboloy.
Indonesia, U.S. host joint drills with first cybersecurity agenda
JAKARTA -- Defense forces from 22 countries gathered on Monday in Indonesia's Surabaya Naval base in East Java for the opening of joint drills led by the Southeast Asian country and the U.S.
‘Twilight Love’: Shanghai’s Lonely and Retired Are Looking for Love
For Shanghai’s lonely and retired, love is elusive. Divorced or widowed residents gather in a dating corner in People’s Park every weekend looking for a chat. They mill about an Ikea canteen on Tuesdays in search of some fun.
Bank of Thailand: Governor Sethaput ready to adjust policy to ensure stability
The Bank of Thailand is ready to adjust monetary policy to ensure stability as policymakers grow more concerned about the impact that financial markets have on the macroeconomy, Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.
China tech tensions may turn off U.S. allies, State Dept. official warns
ASPEN, Colorado -- Stoking the flames of the U.S.-China tech rivalry risks alienating allies, a U.S. State Department official warns, although the issue remains a priority for the next American administration.
Asia markets mostly lower ahead of Powell's speech at Jackson Hole; Australia snaps 10-day win streak
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Friday as investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments at the Jackson Hole gathering of global central bankers.
Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz accepts nomination with 'joy'
CHICAGO -- The Democratic candidate for U.S. vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accepted the nomination Wednesday in a short speech that projected the party's new theme: "joy."