Tag: Asia
New Zealand leader Ardern takes tougher stance on China
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a tougher stance on China's human rights record Monday by saying it was...
Buttler ton gives Rajasthan 55-run win over Hyderabad in IPL
<p>NEW DELHI — Jos Buttler’s maiden Twenty20 century propelled Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 55-run victory over a depleted Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the...
US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’
<p>WASHINGTON — Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against Taliban insurgents as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-kabul-afghanistan-b06334b7f884e5392a92136ee03f610a">the...
UK rushes to increase aid to India’s health care system
<p>LONDON — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple...
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a...
US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’
WASHINGTON — Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against Taliban insurgents as the withdrawal...
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
NEW DELHI — With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court...
Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan — A searing blaze that roared through several fuel tankers on the northern edge of the Afghan capital of Kabul killed seven...
Chinese university plan causes security concerns in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Piles of garbage, discarded debris and abandoned buildings are scattered across a post-industrial area on the left bank of the Danube...
Kim wins Singapore LPGA tournament with final-round 64
SINGAPORE — Hyo Joo Kim shot a final-round 8-under 64 and then watched from the comfort of the clubhouse as Hannah Green bogeyed her...