
Taiwan August exports fall less than expected, growth seen resuming
TAIPEI Taiwan's exports dropped for the 12th consecutive month in August but less sharply than expected, and may
2023-09-08 17:22

Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
2023-09-08 12:29

Canada launches public inquiry into foreign interference
Opposition parties have been pressuring the government for an inquiry into claims of meddling by China.
2023-09-08 01:58

Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption
Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.
2023-09-07 20:57

An equal pay claim took down Britain's second-biggest city. Others are on the brink
Birmingham — the biggest British city after London — is in dire financial straits.
2023-09-07 17:57

Qatar country profile
Provides an overview of Qatar, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
2023-09-07 17:51

Azerbaijan country profile
Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
2023-09-07 17:47

Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
2023-09-07 17:46

Aditya-L1: India's solar mission on way to Sun sends first photos
Aditya-L1 will watch the Sun from a vantage point 1.5 million km above Earth and carry out scientific studies.
2023-09-07 16:45

Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator's abuse
Julie Fujishima admits for the first time that rampant sexual abuse took place in her uncle's agency.
2023-09-07 16:20

China exports fall for the fourth month in a row
The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.
2023-09-07 13:17

Japan joins Moon race with successful rocket launch
If all goes well, the lunar lander that the rocket is carrying will attempt a Moon landing in February.
2023-09-07 12:59