Alcaraz beats Sinner in tiebreak thriller for China Open tennis title | Tennis News
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz beat the US Open winner Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) for his fourth title of the year.Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a…
Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport | Aviation News
A US bombshell blast leaves a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.The detonation of a US bombshell, likely dropped during…
For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk | Israel-Palestine conflict News
As Israeli air strikes began raining down on Lebanon last week, China moved quickly to condemn the latest escalation of fighting in the Middle East.…
S Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’ takes centre stage at military parade | Military News
South Korea has shown off its most powerful ballistic missile for the first time in an annual military parade which signals the country’s readiness to…
Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an ‘attack on fundamental democratic rights’.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for…
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon bears down on island’s southwest | Weather News
The storm is expected to hit southwestern city of Khaosiung, home to 2.7 million people, early on Thursday.Taiwan has shut down ahead of the arrival…
Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM | Elections News
Parliament confirms Shigeru Ishiba’s appointment after he won contest to lead ruling LDP party.Japan’s parliament has confirmed Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister. Members…
Three killed, 15 injured in Shanghai supermarket stabbing attack | Crime News
Police say the suspect, a 37-year-old man, was taken into custody shortly after the attack in the city’s southwest.Three people have been killed and 15…
Panel: North Korean policy should be centered on unification, not denuclearization
A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency on November 22, 2023, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch…
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote | Elections News
Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.Japan’s incoming prime minister has said he will call snap elections for October 27…
US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan | Military News
The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the self-ruled island’s military in the face of rising tensions with China.United States President Joe…
In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce | Economy News
Manila, the Philippines – Veronica Bebero recalls the despair she felt being interrogated by police inside a locked room at the United States Embassy in…
Austria votes in general election as far right eyes victory | The Far Right News
Austria votes as far-right Freedom Party battles conservatives amid concerns over migration, inflation, and Ukraine.Voters in Austria are casting their ballot in a general election…
Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels | Climate News
Surging sea levels are creating “a rising tide of misery” that threaten the future of nearly a billion people that live in low-lying coastal areas,…
Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand | Cricket News
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis…
How young people are changing the world of politics | Politics
We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.It is still a golden age for…
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning ruling party vote | Elections News
The ex-defence minister has won the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of…
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 10 nations | Cricket News
Ten teams will compete for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates from October 3. Defending champions Australia will play…
Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks | Conflict News
Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to…
Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest…