Would-be PM Johnson’s Brexit promise trumps gaffes for UK Conservatives
With a string of sausages round his neck and holding packs of “Boris bangers”, Boris Johnson extolled the virtues of new business in northern England...
South Korea rejects Japan media reports on transfer of material to North Korea
South Korea on Tuesday denied accusations in Japanese media that it had transported Japanese high-tech material to North Korea, calling for an immediate halt to...
Japan, South Korea step up trade dispute
Japan and South Korea ratcheted up tension on Tuesday in a diplomatic dispute that threatens to disrupt global supply of smartphones and chips, with Seoul...
In Japan, whale watching overshadows hunts
Japan’s seeing a boom for whale watching, with hordes of tourists making their way far north to see a glimpse of the animals. But just...
Three Gorges Dam is safe, say China officials, dismissing online rumors
China’s controversial Three Gorges Dam, the world’s biggest hydropower project, is structurally sound, officials said, denying rumors on social media it was at risk of...
Exclusive: China’s PLA signals it will keep Hong Kong-based troops in barracks
The Chinese military commander responsible for Hong Kong has assured a Pentagon official that Chinese troops will not interfere in the city’s affairs – an...
London pub aims to be world’s most ethical
A pop-up venue in London is “aiming to be the world’s most ethical pub” according to their tagline – and if the menu is anything...
U.S., Taliban resume talks after rival Afghans agree steps to end bloodshed
U.S. and Taliban officials will on Tuesday resume talks in Qatar aimed at ending Afghanistan’s 18-year war, hours after a delegation of Afghan citizens and...
Chinese state media target Macau’s Suncity in online gambling report
Macau’s biggest junket operator Suncity, which operates VIP gambling rooms around Asia, has raked in billions of dollars in online gaming and proxy betting, causing...
Turkey orders arrest of 176 military personnel over suspected Gulen links
Turkey has ordered the arrest of 176 serving military personnel over suspected links to the network which Ankara says was behind an attempted coup three...