Image: TCA, Stephen M. Bland Kazakhstan ranks among the global leaders in proven rare earth metals (REM) reserves. Until recently, this fact was often accompanied by the familiar phrase “underutilized potential.” Today, the country …
Officers order suspension of electoral process, border closures a day before presidential vote results expected. A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau has claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading …
German economy expected to grow by 0.2% this year; weak growth partly due to long-stalled structural reforms, says International Monetary Fund Mucahithan Avcioglu ISTANBUL The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that …
Interim Afghan administration spokesperson had claimed Pakistani forces launched overnight airstrikes in Khost, Paktika and Kunar provinces Islamuddin Sajid Aftermath of a Pakistani attack on Afghanistan ISLAMABAD Pakistan on Tuesday denied claims by the …
TAIPEI – Taiwan will introduce a US$40 billion (S$52 billion) supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Nov 26. China, …
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a summit in Tokyo on Oct. 28 (Asahi Shimbun file photos) U.S. President Donald Trump did not convey any concerns about the current Japan-China …
At least 14 dead in Tai Po as blaze engulfs apartment buildings What’s happening? Fire engulfs residential towers in northern Hong Kong Firefighters have been battling blaze for hours Over a dozen people have died, …
Police receive multiple reports of people trapped in tower where blaze started; elderly man says wife stuck in building This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please …
New Delhi has asserted that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral part” of India in response to Beijing’s claim over the territory as the two countries rowed over the detention of an Indian citizen …
The railway will move goods from India through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan before reaching Haifa for export to Europe and the US Construction on a UAE–Israel railway line has progressed quietly despite the …