Asia Pacific

Ghosn flight prompts talk of more curbs in Japan's strict justice system

Carlos Ghosn's daring flight from Japan, where he was awaiting trial on charges of financial wrongdoing, has revived global criticism of the nation's "hostage justice"

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

China's central bank says economic growth resilient despite large pressure

China's central bank said on Wednesday that economic growth remains resilient despite relatively large downward pressure and mounting external uncertainty

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong new year's mass march as protesters vow to keep fighting

A march drawing tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on New Year's Day spiralled into chaotic scenes

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Tensions rise as Kim Jong Un talks about a 'new strategic' weapon from North Korea

On Tuesday North Korean leader announced that they will be abandoning the suspension of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile testing

Jan 1, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Indonesia: Capital city flooded after heavy rain

Floods in Indonesia's capital kill nine, force thousands to evacuate

Most of the deaths were due to hypothermia, though one teenager died after getting electrocuted by a power line, as per reports

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

Sri Lankan leaders determined to make 2020 'Year of Prosperity'

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the island country also aimed at strengthening its economy in the New Year

Jan 1, 2020

By IANS

Seven dead, over 200 homes destroyed in Australia fires

Lots of people still remain in fire-hit areas - in one town, police dropped off 1.6 tonnes of drinking water by boat

Jan 1, 2020

By IANS

Hong Kong kicks off 2020 with fresh protests, clashes with police

In response to the protests, the police fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters, as per reports

Jan 1, 2020

By IANS

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World welcomes 2020 amid protests everywhere

Thousands of people along Australia's eastern seaboard sought refuge from the bushfires on beaches as thousands of Hong Kongers welcome 2020 with pro-democracy chants

Jan 1, 2020

By Reuters

City dwellers find simpler life in rural China fascinating

China's teeming megacities have drawn hundreds of millions of people from rural villages and small towns in search of jobs and wealth

Dec 31, 2019

By Reuters

Chinese pastor imprisoned for 9 years with charges of working against the state

On Monday a Chinese pastor was imprisoned with charges of inciting subversion of state power and illegally operating a business

Dec 30, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020 with big march

A pro-democracy march has been given police permission which will start from a large park in bustling Causeway Bay and finally will end in the central business district

Dec 30, 2019

By Reuters

South Korea to grant pardons to over 5,000 people

The move is set to go into effect on Tuesday, includes 1,879 conscientious objectors, 267 who have been convicted for breaching election laws, as per reports

Dec 30, 2019

By IANS

China sentences gene-editing scientist He Jiankui to 3 yrs jail

The scientist claimed in November 2018 that the world's first genetically edited babies were born with their DNA altered for preventing them from contracting HIV

Dec 30, 2019

By IANS

Will work for victory at general elections: Sajith Premadasa

While addressing a public meeting Premadasa stated that he intended to double the number of election rallies at the parliamentary elections

Dec 30, 2019

By IANS

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