China ‘sincere’ on trade talks
Talks are set to continue in Washington on Friday. Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He said on Thursday that he came to Washington with sincerity to engage in “rational and…
Myanmar frees Reuters journalists jailed for Rohingya coverage
Journalists have been jailed for over 500 days. Two award-winning Myanmar journalists who were jailed over their coverage of the Rohingya crisis were freed from jail on Tuesday…
Families of fallen journalists await justice in Pakistan
More than 72 media personnel have been killed since 2002. Murtaza Khan was flipping through TV channels when he saw the tickers: ‘unidentified men open fire at car’,…
Emperor of Japan abdicates, new era begins
Heisei era ends as crown prince Naruhito accedes and Reiwa era begins. Crown Prince Naruhito accedes to the throne as the 126th Emperor of Japan on Wednesday following the…
Looking back on Akihito’s reign
The emperor is due to abdicate today, the first time in two centuries. The Heisei era has been a period that saw the 50th, 60th and 70th anniversaries of the end of World War II,…
Two most wanted apprehended in Sri Lanka
Men were wanted in connection to the terrorist attacks earlier this month. The Nawalapitiya police, yesterday, arrested two of the six most wanted suspects in connection with the…
North Korea leader arrives in Russia ahead of Putin summit
Kim and Putin are due to meet today. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, a day ahead of his first summit with Russian President Vladimir…
Easter carnage could have been averted Cardinal tells army chief
Cardinal says he could’ve acted on advance warning to prevent deadly attacks. Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday told Army Commander Lt. Gen. Mahesh…
NK’s new weapons development a message to Seoul, US
Pyongyang also asks that Pompeo be removed from future negotiations. North Korea on Thursday reported the development of a new tactical weapons system, adding uncertainty to the…
Jokowi calls for unity after bitter election battle
Both sides have claimed victory in the last 24 hours. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on members of the public to reunite as brothers and sisters following the…