Hong Kong leader says China ‘respects and supports’ withdrawal of extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday that China “understands, respects and supports” her government’s move to formally withdraw an extradition bill, part of...
Explosion heard in Afghan capital, Kabul
A loud explosion was heard in Afghan capital, Kabul, on Thursday, witnesses and officials said....
China ‘respects and supports’ Hong Kong’s withdrawal of extradition bill, leader says
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday that China “understands, respects and supports” her government’s move to formally withdraw an extradition bill, part of...
Lam hopes withdrawal will solve HK crisis
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday (September 5) she hopes the formal withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill and other measures will help...
At least 30 injured after collision of train and truck in Japan’s Yokohama
An express train and a truck collided in Japan’s second-largest city of Yokohama on Thursday, train operator Keikyu Corp said, with fire officials confirming that...
Beijing offers development fund if Solomon Islands breaks ties with Taiwan: government
China is offering to bankroll a development fund for the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific if it switches diplomatic ties from Taiwan to Beijing,...
Hong Kong leader says China backs her ‘all the way’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday that China “understands, respects and supports” her government’s move to formally withdraw an extradition bill, part of...
New Zealand government announces plan to clean up dirty waters
New Zealand on Thursday announced plans to protect its waterways following widespread criticism that industrial farming and excessive tourism were polluting its lakes and rivers,...
Indonesia restores internet access in parts of restive Papua region
Indonesia has partially lifted an internet blackout imposed following civil unrest in the country’s easternmost region of Papua, but is yet to restore access in...
About 30 injured after train collides with truck in Yokohama: officials
A train collided with a truck in Japan’s second-largest city of Yokohama on Thursday, train operator Keikyu Corp said and the city’s fire department confirmed...