Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan’s Kyoto Animation
A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday...
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to...
Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries
New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during...
Mexico’s auto industry restart gathers steam as lockdown eases
Mexico’s auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even as the...
Dollar gains, yuan slumps on rising Hong Kong tensions
The dollar edged higher on Wednesday as worries about the U.S. response to China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong supported safe-haven demand for the...
Tesla to cut prices for some models in North America, China
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it will cut prices in North America, as the firm ramps up car production in its...
U.S. to take action on China over Hong Kong this week: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national...
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China anthem bill
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday (May 27) over a bill criminalizing disrespect...
China’s GAC keeps target of 3% sales growth despite coronavirus pressure
Chinese automaker GAC , which has partnered with Toyota , Honda and FCA , will stick to an annual target of 3% in sales growth...
Salvadoran leader says he takes drug touted by Trump for coronavirus
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted as a way to ward...