Captured Somali pirates arrive in India to face trial over ship hijacking
The 35 men are to be prosecuted for the hijacking of cargo vessel MV Ruen in December when they took the crew hostage.
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UN Security Council fails to pass U.S. resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
UK gives Vodafone and Three five working days for solutions to avoid in-depth merger probe
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority on Friday said Vodafone's proposed merger with rival CK Hutchison will face an in-depth probe, unless the two mobile operators provide "meaningful solutions" to the regulator's concerns.
Australia’s fears over US submarine supply cut unwarranted as Aukus has options to boost deterrence
The US announced last week it would halve the number of submarines to be built next year, throwing its commitment towards Australia in their supply agreement into doubt.
Mekong River’s declining fish species an ‘urgent wake-up call’ for action, conservationists say
Conservationists have suggested a last-ditch recovery plan to save the “irreplaceable” biodiversity of the Mekong River, as unrelenting dam-building through China and Laos disrupts sediment flow and fish-breeding patterns crucial to keeping scores of endangered fish species from extinction.
Attack in Pakistan's Gwadar strikes near heart of China's interests
ISLAMABAD -- A militant attack near the southwestern Pakistani port of Gwadar has reignited security concerns surrounding China's Belt and Road projects in the country, challenging the new government in Islamabad and undermining assurances to Beijing.
Lam Research eyes Vietnam chip supply chain as China curbs bite
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam's prime minister has met with U.S. chip equipment maker Lam Research as the company looks at diversifying its supply chain and warns of a hit to its China business from U.S. export controls.
Analysis: Is it illegal for Chinese nationals to gamble overseas, and how might China’s warning hurt regional casinos?
SINGAPORE: The cards are stacked against China in deterring its citizens from gambling abroad even as fresh pressure is exerted through regional warnings, primarily because there is no clear legislation punishing Chinese nationals for placing bets overseas, legal experts say.