Tag: Asia
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
TOKYO — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans from abroad will be prohibited...
Russians to compete as neutral athletes again in track
<p>MONACO — Russian athletes in track and field will be allowed to compete internationally again under a neutral flag as their national federation edges...
China ‘deeply concerned’ about anti-Asian violence in US
BEIJING — China called on the U.S. to take measures to stem violence against people of Asian heritage after eight people were killed at...
Taliban expect US withdrawal, vow to restore Islamic rule
MOSCOW — The Taliban warned Washington on Friday against defying a May 1 deadline for the withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan,...
Lawyer says authorities disregarded Huawei exec’s rights
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The actions of Canadian and American authorities during the arrest of a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies...
Myanmar factory attacks put focus on Chinese influence
BANGKOK — Confusion over what exactly happened during recent attacks on factories in Myanmar has highlighted the complex and troubled nature of the country's...
Vaccine delay in Britain stirs equity debate in India
NEW DELHI — Indian health experts and activists on Friday said it was hypocritical for Britain to blame vaccine delays on India’s Serum Institute,...
China to open 1st trial of Canadians held on spy charges
<p>DANDONG, China — China was expected to open the first trial Friday for one of two Canadians who have been held for more than...
Canada: Detained Canadians to go on trial in China shortly
TORONTO — The Canadian government confirmed Wednesday that China will soon begin trials for two Canadians who were arrested two years ago in apparent...
UK: Shortfall in vaccine deliveries will delay jabs
LONDON — British health authorities say COVID-19 vaccinations for people under age 50 may be delayed for up to a month amid a shortfall...