China rolls back tariffs on some US goods: media
Beijing has called on the US to cancel all ‘unilateral tariff measures’ if it wants trade talks.
Faithful in Asia hope region will provide next Pope
Prominent candidates come from South Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Hanoi denies Washington will snub Vietnam War commemoration
Vietnamese government says it expects U.S. officials to attend ceremonies, despite media reporting they won't.
400 bombs dropped during junta ‘ceasefire’ in Myanmar: rebel group
Attacks on Rakhine state killed a civilian and injured dozens, including 5 children.
The story of one of Buddhism’s most revered figures, long missing, explained
The Panchen Lama turned 36 on Friday. Taken by China 30 years ago, his whereabouts remain a mystery.
Hong Kong permits vocal China critic cardinal to attend Pope Francis’s funeral
A Hong Kong court temporarily grants Cardinal Joseph Zen his passport, which was confiscated during his 2022 arrest
North Korea allows a glimpse inside a rare success story – its women’s soccer
International media allowed rare access to a state-run training facility after World Cup victories in 2024.
US takes step towards deep sea mining in international waters
President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to speed development of a deep sea mining industry.
China, ASEAN ‘committed’ to having legally binding sea code by 2026: Manila
A South China Sea code of conduct has been under discussion for over two decades.
China forces Weibo account for gay community to drop ‘comrade’ from name
“Voice of Comrade” account was renamed “Voices of Pride,” sparking widespread criticism of Chinese regulators.