Smartmatic executives charged by Justice Department in alleged Philippines bribery scheme
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Tokyo hit by magnitude-5.3 earthquake after Japan issues megaquake advisory
The quake’s epicentre was in the Kanagawa prefecture south next to the capital, at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
China floats submarine offer to Indonesia as geopolitical calculations weigh
Representatives from the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have been travelling to Jakarta in recent months, with the latest reported visit on July 4, to offer Indonesia’s defence ministry S26T diesel-electric submarines (SSK) and guided-missile destroyers at a discounted price.
China's consumer prices pick up more than expected in July, up by 0.5%
BEIJING — China's consumer prices rose by a more-than-expected 0.5% in July from a year ago, boosted by a surge in pork prices, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Friday.
10-year Treasury yield dips as traders weigh state of U.S. economy after latest data
U.S. Treasury yields were lower Friday as investors continued to assess the state of the U.S. economy after labor data buoyed sentiment.
Philippine appeals court sides with news outlet in fight against 2018 shutdown order
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine appeals court sided with a news agency in its fight against a 2018 shutdown order in a decision made public Friday, marking a legal victory for journalists who angered former President Rodrigo Duterte by reporting critically on his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs and alarming human rights record.
A powerful explosion sets off a fireball on a container ship at a Chinese port
BEIJING (AP) — A powerful explosion set off a fireball on a container ship loaded with hazardous goods at a major port on China’s Pacific coast, state media and authorities said Friday.