Turning blue: China Inc holds breath as Beijing eyes smog-free skies for National Day
When the sun comes up in Beijing on Oct. 1, the Chinese government will aim to celebrate its 70th birthday under a brilliant blue sky...
South Korea on highest alert after African swine fever found
South Korea has raised its animal disease alert to the highest level after discovering its first outbreak of deadly African swine fever at a pig...
Hong Kong leader to hold dialogue aimed at easing tensions
Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, said on Tuesday she and her team would begin dialogue sessions with the community next week, while reiterating that violence...
Hong Kong faces commuter chaos after rare train derailment
A rare train derailment disrupted services in Hong Kong on Tuesday, train authorities said, threatening commuter chaos during rush hour in the heart of the...
Stand up to Beijing, Hong Kong singer tells U.S. lawmakers, companies
Hong Kong singer and activist Denise Ho wants U.S. lawmakers and companies to criticize Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, to help change the Chinese Communist...
Argentina’s government reinforces security in Vaca Muerta shale oil zone
The Argentine government will step up security in the Vaca Muerta oil fields by placing the shale formation under the jurisdiction of the military police,...
China says faces ‘new challenges’ in ozone layer protection
China faces “new challenges” when it comes to cracking down on the production of chemicals that deplete the ozone layer, the country’s environment minister said,...
South Korea detects first African swine fever outbreak – ministry
South Korea reported its first outbreak of deadly African swine fever at a pig farm in Paju, northwest of Seoul, its agriculture ministry said on...
Slovak Prime Minister seen surviving no-confidence vote
Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini should easily defeat a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, but his government is being increasingly damaged by revelations about the reach...
UK Supreme Court hears cases that PM Johnson’s parliament suspension was illegal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government will seek to persuade Britain’s top court this week that his decision to suspend parliament until shortly before the date...