Japan automakers need not worry about U.S. trade talks outcome: Motegi
Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday he did not think U.S.-Japan trade talks would result in an outcome that would cause concern for...
Hong Kong leader says escalation of violence becoming more serious
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the escalation of violence in anti-government protests that have rocked the Asian financial center for three months...
Storm Dorian churns toward Barbados, sending island into shutdown
Tropical Storm Dorian gathered strength on Monday as it barreled west toward Barbados, where residents stocked up on food to hunker down for an onslaught...
Hong Kong protests fuel buyer interest in luxury Australia, New Zealand homes
Hong Kong buying enquiries for expensive Australian and New Zealand homes have ramped up due to anti-government protests in the Chinese-ruled city, according to property...
Swift, Cardi B and Missy Elliott bring girl power to Video Music Awards show
Taylor Swift picked up two awards, including video of the year, in a girl-powered start to the MTV Video Music Awards show on Monday, while...
MLB notebook: Braves SS Swanson returns from IL
Sidelined for more than a month due to a foot injury, Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was activated for Atlanta’s Monday game against the Colorado Rockies...
Serena proves too strong for Sharapova in U.S. Open showdown
Serena Williams trounced old foe Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-1 in their blockbuster first-round clash at the U.S. Open on Monday to get her quest for...
NFL notebook: Reich rallies Colts behind Brissett
Andrew Luck won’t play this season, and coach Frank Reich wants his Indianapolis Colts locker room to rally behind new starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett....
Exclusive: Brazil’s Petrobras refineries sale lures trading companies, PetroChina, Saudi Aramco – sources
Brazil’s planned privatization of eight Petroleo Brasileiro SA refineries has lured several of the world’s largest trading and oil companies as prospective bidders, two sources...
Australian writer arrested, held in ‘harsh conditions’ in China
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been formally arrested in China on suspicion of espionage and is being held in “harsh conditions”, the Australian government said...