Japan says North Korea developing warheads to penetrate missile defenses
Pyongyang appears to be developing warheads to penetrate a ballistic missile shield defending Japan, the country’s defense chief said on Tuesday, pointing to the irregular...
China charges Australian writer held for seven months with espionage
A Chinese-born Australian writer held in China since January has been charged with espionage, his lawyer and the Australian government said on Tuesday, amid growing...
Swedish prosecutor says will not appeal A$AP Rocky verdict
The Swedish prosecutor in an assault case involving A$AP Rocky said on Tuesday he would not appeal the verdict which saw the U.S. rapper get...
AstraZeneca says U.S. FDA grants fast track status for diabetes drug Farxiga
AstraZeneca Plc said on Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted fast track status for the development of its diabetes drug Farxiga to...
Britain to make Huawei decision on 5G by the autumn: digital minister
Britain will make a decision on whether to allow China’s Huawei equipment to be used in its 5G networks in the autumn, the digital minister...
Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with U.S. until sanctions lifted
Iran will not talk to the United States until all sanctions imposed on Tehran are lifted, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, a day after...
Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with U.S. unless sanctions lifted
Iran has no intention to talk to the United States unless all sanctions imposed on Tehran are lifted, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, a...
Trade talks between Europe, U.S. will be difficult: Germany’s Altmaier
Trade negotiations between the United States and Europe will be difficult but the global economic downturn increases the chances for the parties to reach a...
Asia stocks, bond yields rise on hopes of easing trade war tension
Asian stocks rose in step with their global peers on Tuesday while safe-haven bonds retreated, after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his tone against China...
GlobalFoundries seeks to ban U.S. import of TSMC clients’ products
Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries has sued larger rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) for patent infringement, seeking to stop the defendant’s customers including Apple from importing...