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Second Canadian citizen goes on trial in China over spying charges

A second Canadian citizen held for more than two years on spying charges in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a senior executive of the telecoms giant Huawei went on trial in Beijing

US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise amid Iran tension

The US Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium, France and Japan in the Mideast amid tensions over Iran's nuclear programme in the region

Wary Philippines says 200 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef

The Philippine government expressed concern after spotting more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels it believed were crewed by militias at a reef claimed by both countries in the South China Sea

China says it will discuss climate change and other issues with US

China said it had agreed with the US to take up climate change and a handful of other issues, signaling a possible modicum of progress at recently concluded talks

Twitter to set up legal entity in Turkey, comply with 'controversial' law

Twitter has announced it will establish a legal entity in Turkey in order to continue operating in the country, which passed a controversial social media law last year.

People of Myanmar want UN sanctions, peacekeepers, says UN official

The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the UN and the international community following the Feb 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the UN to send peacekeepers

New Zealand beats Bangladesh by 8 wickets in first one-day internationals

New Zealand needed just over 21 overs Saturday to overtake Bangladesh's total of 131 and win the first of three one-day cricket internationals by eight wickets

US, China clash at United Nations meet on human rights violations, racism

The US accused China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and China accused the US of discrimination against people of African and Asian descent

Saudi: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no supply disruption reported

A drone attack struck an oil installation in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi state-run news agency reported, igniting a blaze at the facility deep in the kingdom's territory

Indonesia urges ASEAN leaders to hold summit on Myanmar military coup

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday urged a halt to violence in Myanmar and asked the fellow leaders of Southeast Asian countries to hold a summit on the crisis.

N Korea cuts diplomat ties with Malaysia over US extradition of a citizen

North Korea says it'll cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia to protest its recent court ruling that allows a North Korean citizen to be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges.

US to meet goal of injecting 100 mn Covid-19 vaccines on Friday: Joe Biden

With the US closing in on Biden's goal of injecting 100 million vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House announced the nation is now in position to help neighbours

US Senate confirms Becerra as head of Biden's ambitious health agenda

Becerra won confirmation on a party-line 50-49 vote

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine safe, will add clot warning: EU agency

Germany, France and others had said they wanted to wait for the European Medicines Agency's determination before deciding whether to resume using the vaccine

European Union regulator reviews AstraZeneca shot and blood clot links

The world is awaiting a decision from Europe's top medical regulator

Chinese authorities summon technology firms over voice software security

Chinese authorities summoned 11 companies including Alibaba and Tencent for talks regarding the security of voice software

United Nations envoy: Myanmar army is "surprised" at opposition to coup

The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals are very surprised that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition isn't working

Nepal signs peace agreement with rebel group feard for violent attacks

Nepal's government signed a peace agreement Thursday with a small communist rebel group widely feared because they were known for violent attacks, extortion and bombings.

Court hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day

The bail proceedings ongoing since Monday have lasted often a full day and at times into the morning, and several defendants have fallen ill

White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

The White House warned that the US may consider a military response to the rocket attack on Wednesday that hit an air base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed