US August 18, 2023 US imposes import duties on solar panel makers evading tariffs via southeast Asia The U.S. has implemented import duties on solar panel manufacturers who engage in finishing their products in Southeast Asian countries to evade tariffs on Chinese-made goods
VIDEO August 18, 2023 National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces new military exercises involving US, Japan and South Korea White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced a new multi-year military exercise plan involving the U.S., Japan and South Korea in response to provocations from China and North Korea.
DISASTERS August 17, 2023 Private jet in Malaysia crash-lands along highway, killing 10: video At least 10 people are dead near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday after a small private jet crash-landed on a highway there, striking a motorcycle and a car.
North Korea August 17, 2023 Kim Jong Un stealing deceased grandfather's political title, North Korean observers say North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has adopted the prestigious title of "Great President" of the ruling party in recent months, according to observers.
Asia August 17, 2023 Fiery plane crash near Malaysian highway causes 9 deaths According to the police, all the passengers onboard an airplane in Malaysia may have died after the aircraft crashed near the main highway of a suburb. Nine bodies have been recovered.
Asia August 16, 2023 33 bodies recovered following landslide at jade mine in Burma: Rescuers continue search for 3 missing people A landslide at a jade mine in Burma led to dozens of deaths. Officials have recovered 33 bodies and are searching for three others who are believed to be missing.
Asia August 16, 2023 Indonesian authorities burn 11-acre marijuana plantation after it was discovered by drones Authorities in Indonesia burned a marijuana plantation on Aug. 16, 2023, after it was discovered by a drone. The plantation had an estimated 21,100 cannabis plants ready for harvest.
Asia August 15, 2023 Indonesia initiates WTO dispute consultations over EU biodiesel import duties Indonesia has formally sought dispute consultations with the EU within the framework of the WTO concerning the EU's imposition of duties on imported biodiesel from Indonesia.
Asia August 15, 2023 Corruption probe intensifies: Pakistan's anti-graft tribunal allows interrogation of president of Khan's party An anti-corruption tribunal granted officials permission to question the president of former Prime Minister Khan's political party, marking a new development in a corruption investigation.
Asia August 15, 2023 Sri Lanka lifts import ban on trucks, other heavy vehicles for first time since 2020 Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a notification that the country is lifting an import ban on trucks and other large vehicles.
Japan August 15, 2023 Japan will ‘never repeat the tragedy of war,’ PM vows on 78th anniversary of unconditional WWII surrender Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace at the ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II.