Wukong mania drives China tourism, Filipino helpers to earn big in South Korea: 7 highlights
Asia risks becoming a “powder keg” that could trigger World War III, according to a prominent Chinese academic who blamed the United States and its allies.
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Zelensky proposes India summit to push Ukraine peace plan, Modi says no deal without Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed holding a summit in India aimed at ending the war with Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.
Vietnamese helping victims of Agent Orange used by US troops in Vietnam War among Magsaysay winners
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese doctor who has helped seek justice for victims of the powerful defoliant dioxin “Agent Orange” used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War is among this year’s winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards — regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prizes.
The bond market is about to do something noteworthy while everyone's distracted by Nvidia
While traders were focusing on Nvidia's results Thursday, something big was happening in the bond market. The inverted spread between the 2- and 10-year Treasury yields, considered a classic recession indicator, is nearly back to normal.
When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them
The United States’ longest war is over. But not for everyone.
UN releases $100 million for humanitarian emergencies in 10 countries around the world
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations released $100 million on Friday for humanitarian emergencies in 10 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean.
Kremlin says it has ‘no worries’ about Putin visit to Mongolia despite an ICC warrant for his arrest
The Kremlin says it has “no worries” about President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Mongolia, a county that is a member of the International Criminal Court, which last year issued a warrant for his arrest.
Taipei zoo’s veteran giant panda Yuanyuan celebrates her 20th birthday
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With politics set aside, well-wishers gathered to wish the Taipei zoo’s senior panda a happy 20th birthday.