More than 70 killed in multiple armed attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army claims at least one of the attacks, with past similar incidents staged by them.
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Russia warns France over Telegram founder's detainment, suggests it may be politically motivated
Russia on Tuesday issued words of caution to France over its detainment of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, suggesting the move may be politically motivated.
IBM to close China R&D operations, affecting 1,600 workers: reports
HONG KONG -- IBM is reportedly moving to shut one research and development center in China and relocate another overseas, as increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington force more American companies to rethink their activities there.
What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world’s tiniest nations became a global draw
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — As leaders of Pacific nations were welcomed to their annual meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on Monday, they were greeted first by torrential rain and then by an earthquake.
Gunmen kill at least 31 people in 2 separate attacks in restive southwestern Pakistan
Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 31 people in two separate attacks on Monday, with reports of other shootings and unrest across the same province, police and officials said.
North Korea challenges China’s border telecoms plans in rare protest
According to the email obtained by reporters, North Korea also complained that China failed to consult it about the plans in advance, a sign that the two countries long known for close economic ties may have a problem in bilateral communication.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Middle East tensions rise; investors assess Powell rate cut comments
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East with Israel and Hezbollah trading strikes, while investors assessed dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.