Heavy Rains Threaten China’s Wheat Supply for Buns and Noodles
Torrential rains have hit China’s wheat fields at harvest time, leaving crops waterlogged and moldy in the country’s
2023-05-30 15:20
Malaysia Says 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low in Macau: Al Jazeera
Malaysia believes financier Low Taek Jho is hiding in Macau, along with others wanted in the multibillion ringgit
2023-05-30 15:17
Taiwan’s Lai Wants to Tell Xi Jinping to ‘Chill Out’ Over Dinner
Dinner with strangers can often be a little awkward, especially when your guest has threatened you with invasion.
2023-05-30 14:54
South Africa Paves Way for Immunity for BRICS Summit Attendees
South Africa’s government will provide diplomatic immunity to attendees of two meetings of officials from the BRICS group
2023-05-30 13:52
Xi Charm Offensive Turns to Space as ‘Divine Craft’ Launches
China’s Shenzhou 16 mission blasted off from deep in the Gobi Desert, showcasing the space program’s rapid progress
2023-05-30 13:23
A Very Japanese Scandal Complicates Decision on Early Election
A flood of criticism over a scandal that might barely raise eyebrows in many countries forced Japanese Prime
2023-05-30 12:51
Australia to Examine Use of PwC as Auditor Amid Scandal
The Australian Treasury will examine its use of PricewaterhouseCoopers as its internal auditor given the public perception of
2023-05-30 12:51
Climate Costs Mount for Poorer Nations Already Burdened by Debt
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned world leaders at the COP27 climate talks last November that developing nations
2023-05-30 12:21
Europe’s Unwanted Coal Heads to China and India as Heat Builds
Coal cargoes unwanted in Europe are heading to Asia, where utilities are stockpiling the fuel amid sweltering temperatures
2023-05-30 11:56
China’s Manufacturing Sector Improved in May, Surveys Show
Two surveys suggest China’s manufacturing sector improved or at least stabilized in May compared with the previous month,
2023-05-30 11:21
China Stock Gauge Slumps 20% From 2023 Peak as Pessimism Abounds
A key gauge of Chinese stocks was on track to enter a bear market as a weak economic
2023-05-30 11:18
Australia’s Building Approvals Slump to Lowest Level in 11 Years
Australian approvals to build new homes tumbled to the lowest level in 11 years, driven by fewer permits
2023-05-30 10:59