Asia - Pacific
China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Wang to begin 5-day trip Friday, with 1st stop likely in Abu Dhabi, later to travel to Riyadh and Amman at invitation of his counterparts
China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Wang to begin 5-day trip Friday, with 1st stop likely in Abu Dhabi, later to travel to Riyadh and Amman at invitation of his counterparts
Thailand suppresses riot at center Chinese detainees held for alleged fraud charges
Over 6,600 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud have been repatriated to China since Feb. 20, says China's Ministry of Public Security
Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Why now and what next?
Analysts say breakdown of ceasefire and peace deal was almost inevitable, warning that clashes could spiral into a larger crisis
1 dead in market fire in St. Petersburg, Russia
Highly flammable substance inside building caused intense fire that spread to 1,500 square meters, says Russian Emergency Ministry
Malaysia wins appeal against Sultanate of Sulu claimants' $14.9B award
Case stems from 8 Filipino nationals claiming descent from Sulu Sultanate, who were granted arbitration in Spain, which is now nullified by Paris Court of Appeal
IMF says China cannot rely on exports to grow due to large economic size, rising trade tensions
UN agency recommends consumption-led growth model for China to tackle imbalances, ensure macro-financial stability, making structural reforms to counter headwinds
