August 26, 2022 China, Russia can and will exploit opportunities in Afghanistan vacuum following US withdrawal: experts China and Russia can provide a variety of resources including food and military equipment to help the Taliban alleviate a humanitarian crisis and stabilize their country.
August 25, 2022 Tropical Storm Ma-on brings severe weather as it makes landfall in southern China Tropical storm Ma-on made landfall in southern China on Thursday, bringing winds over 70 miles per hour and heavy rain. This comes after the storm displaced 10,000 in the Philippines.
August 25, 2022 Sen. Marsha Blackburn lands in Taiwan for surprise visit after calling China 'New Axis of Evil': source Sen. Marsha Blackburn is the latest U.S. lawmaker to make an unannounced trip to Taiwan, according to a source familiar with the trip. She is expected to land Thursday.
August 24, 2022 Singapore to cut almost all indoor mask requirements as COVID settles Singapore is set to cut most indoor mask requirements, excluding public transport and high-risk settings, next week as the COVID situation stabilizes.
August 24, 2022 Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: report The body of an elephant handler in Thailand was found in a pool of blood after an elephant stabbed him with its tusks and ripped the man in half, according to a report.
August 21, 2022 Singapore announces plans to decriminalize gay sex Singapore announced Sunday it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law while protecting the city-state’s definition of marriage.
August 20, 2022 China complains US not cracking down on 'anti-China thugs' outside embassy A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States has demanded that the U.S. government crack down on demonstrators protesting outside the building.
August 20, 2022 Reporter's Notebook: Taliban rule brings famine, fear and oppression to Afghanistan Taliban fighters celebrate one year after taking over the Afghan capital of Kabul, which has resulted in the country's international isolation at the expense of ordinary Afghanis.
August 18, 2022 Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol Japan's National Tax Agency is hoping to boost alcohol consumption among young people after the coronavirus pandemic hit the restaurant and nightlife industry.
August 18, 2022 US to hold wide-ranging trade talks with Taiwan amid tensions with China The U.S. and Taiwan announced an agreement Wednesday to hold trade talks this fall following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit and heightened tensions with China.