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‘Where is China’ ask delegates at Asian defence forum, as minister, high-ranking officials absent
SINGAPORE, May 30 — The big question hanging over this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defence forum, is: “Where is China?” For the second year running, Chinese Defence Minister Dong […]
US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
WASHINGTON, May 30 — The United States warned today it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to […]
Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial
NEWMARKET (Canada), May 30 — The Canadian man who sold poison to distressed people worldwide pleaded guilty yesterday to 14 counts of aiding suicide but avoided a murder trial, an […]
Trump’s physician says US president in ‘excellent health’ at nearly 80, heart is 14 years younger, but should lose weight
WASHINGTON, May 30 — Donald Trump’s doctor said he was in “excellent health” but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after the US president’s annual medical […]
US judge rules famed Washington arts centre was illegally renamed after Trump, orders reversal
WASHINGTON, May 30 — A US judge yesterday ruled that the famed Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been illegally renamed after President Donald Trump and that his name […]
After months of turmoil, Nepal unveils US$13.8b budget focused on reforms
KATHMANDU, May 30 — Nepal’s government unveiled yesterday its first budget since sweeping to power after a youth-led uprising, promising reforms and a push to revive growth following months of […]
‘No one can say’: Putin disputes Romania’s claim Russia launched drone
ASTANA, May 30 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that it was too early to say a drone that crashed in Romania was Russian, amid European anger over the […]
One of seven men rescued from Laos cave after week trapped underground
VIENTIANE (Laos), May 30 — A rescue team freed yesterday one of seven men trapped inside a semi-submerged cave in Laos for more than a week, the group working at […]
IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz remains closed
WASHINGTON, May 30 — The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned yesterday of the risks to fuel security during peak demand summer months […]
Myanmar rice farmers struggle as fertiliser prices soar and fuel supplies tighten
KAWHMU (Myanmar), May 30 — Under monsoon skies leaden with rain, Myanmar rice farmers despondently tend their paddy fields, doubtful the deluge will bring bountiful harvests during a fuel and […]