Coronavirus impacts far beyond far east economies
The effects of the coronavirus outbreak are likely to reverberate beyond China as most major economies in the region are expected to either slow down significantly, halt or shrink outright in the current quarter, Reuters polls found.
Violence in Delhi Left 19 Dead
At least 19 people have been killed in Delhi during violence between Hindu and Muslim groups over a new citizenship law, a senior hospital official said.
169 New Coronavirus Cases, Including First US Soldier in South Korea
South Korea reported 169 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including a US soldier.
Carnival Crash in Germany Hospitalized Many
Thirty-five people, around half of whom are children, remained hospitalized Tuesday, a day after a man drove his car into a crowd celebrating Carnival in central Germany.
Hosni Mubarak died at 94
Hosni Mubarak, who had been likened to a modern-day pharaoh, was deposed in 2011 by the popular unrest in the Arab world that came to be called the Arab Spring.
Malaysian economy outlook at risk
Malaysian political upheaval is jeopardizing the economy outlook at a time of heightened global risks and brewing discontent among locals about rising living costs.
Mahathir resignation accepted
Malaysia’s king on Monday accepted Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s shocking resignation but reappointed him as interim leader.
UN: Libya’s Warring Sides Agree to Lasting Cease-Fire Deal
The UN mission in Libya said Monday that the country’s warring sides had agreed to turn a shaky cease-fire into a lasting deal, stirring modest hopes after weeks of sporadic violence that derailed negotiations.
Trump: US Keen to Raise Defense Equipment Sales to India
Trump says US is prepared to supply India with defense equipment ranging from drones to helicopters and missile systems.
South Korea to Prompt US, North Korea Talks
South Korea foreign minister called on Monday for a quick resumption of stalled US-North Korean nuclear talks.