Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.
2023-08-28 13:29
South Korea clears path for Hyundai Motor strike -union
SEOUL Hyundai Motor's unionised workers have won permission to go on strike, the union said on Monday, raising
2023-08-28 13:28
Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel
Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.
2023-08-28 13:19
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Fed chief speech
Asian shares are trading mostly higher, as investors felt relief from the head of the Federal Reserve indicating it will “proceed carefully” on interest rates
2023-08-28 12:59
Thailand's Siam Cement puts chemical unit's IPO on hold
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate Siam Cement said on Monday it has decided not to proceed with the domestic
2023-08-28 12:57
China's Sinopec plans steady refinery output on fuel recovery
By Chen Aizhu and Judy Hua (Reuters) -Chinese refining giant Sinopec Corp plans to maintain steady refinery output during the
2023-08-28 12:56
Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou says he will seek Taiwan's presidency as independent candidate
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, says he will run as an independent candidate for president in Taiwan’s 2024 election, ending months of speculation
2023-08-28 12:29
Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations
2023-08-28 12:20
What to stream this week: Indiana Jones, 'One Piece,' 'The Menu' and tunes from NCT and Icona Pop
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from the 20-member K-pop super group NCT, ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” swings into streaming
2023-08-28 12:18
New Zealand cuts spending plans as China, global economies slow
SYDNEY New Zealand said on Monday it would cut its future budget allowances, reduce spending on consultants and
2023-08-28 12:16
Japan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup
Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European opponents in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
2023-08-28 11:57
Malaysia offers new incentives for Country Garden's $100 billion project
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will create a "special financial zone" in embattled Chinese developer Country Garden's $100 billion project
2023-08-28 11:56