China’s consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persistJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 People visit the US luxury brand Coach store at a shopping mall in Beijing.Adek Berry | Afp | Getty ImagesChina’s…
Trump presses European Union to impose 100% tariffs on India and China to squeeze PutinJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington,…
Asia markets set to open mostly higher ahead of key China inflation dataJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 The city skyline of Lujiazui Shanghai Center in China, on March 13, 2024.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets…
Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in NepalJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched…
Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years. Source link
Explosive Protests in NepalJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings. The military has sent in troops to restore order. Source link
For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of OutrageJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.…
Afghanistan quake: ‘Communities are struggling with basic survival’Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Briefing correspondents in New York via video link, Shannon O’Hara spoke from Jalalabad on the conditions in Afghanistan just days…
Nepal PM resigns after deadly crackdown on youth protests; UN urges calmJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 The unrest, which began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against rampant corruption, nepotism and curbs on social media,…
Denmark Forced Contraception on Greenlandic Girls, a Scathing Report ConfirmsJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices into thousands of women and girls in Greenland, often without their consent or knowledge, a…
Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship TrendJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to…
Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core. Source link
The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to KnowJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with…
Anger at Nepal’s social media ban reflects families’ dependence on workers abroad.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Anger at Nepal’s social media ban reflects families’ dependence on workers abroad. Source link
A Man From China Pursued U.S. Asylum. Deportation Sent Him Home AgainJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A Chinese man crossed dangerous jungles to enter the United States, in a failed bid for asylum. After being deported…
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ HousesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit,…
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ HousesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit,…
Protesters in Nepal Set Fire to President and Prime Minister’s HomesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young protesters defied a curfew and took to the…
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So SpecialJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to…
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh…
Why Boeing planes feature so much in Trump trade dealsJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the traditional global trading environment, in some cases even undermining free trade agreements with…
Thaksin, Thai Power Broker, Returns Home Before Court VerdictJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Thaksin Shinawatra’s abrupt departure from Thailand last week spurred speculation that he was returning to a life in exile. Source…
France’s Political CrisisJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 President Emmanuel Macron said he would appoint a new prime minister, the fifth in less than two years, after the…
UN ready to assist Nepal following deadly protests over social media banJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Police used tear gas and opened fire on protesters attempting to storm the parliament complex in the capital, Kathmandu, according…
