Trump, at Latino event, stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday stood by debunked claims that immigrants in Ohio were eating pets, telling Latino voters during a town...
China boosts funds for housing projects to support embattled sector
BEIJING - China will expand a "white list" of housing projects eligible for financing and increase bank lending for such developments to 4 trillion yuan ($562...
India’s alleged interference in Canada was ‘horrific mistake,’ Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday India made "a horrific mistake" by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada's sovereignty.
Mr. Trudeau...
Wider war in Mideast would impact global economy — WB
WASHINGTON — World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga on Tuesday warned that a significant widening of the Israel-Gaza war could lead to major impacts...
China won’t renounce use of force over Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI — China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said on Wednesday after another bout...
Under fire, Trump contends economic policies won’t boost federal debt
REPUBLICAN presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his protectionist trade policies and other fiscal proposals, dismissing suggestions that they could drive up the...
Australia’s planned social media ban raises teen isolation fears
SYDNEY — For Tereza Hussein, a 14-year-old refugee who lives in Darwin, Australia’s planned social media ban would mean losing a direct line to...
Indonesia to check grocery shelves as deadline for halal labels nears
JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities plan to inspect grocery store shelves to check compliance with a law requiring halal labels on food items from Friday,...
Indonesia’s Prabowo briefs potential ministers on economy, geopolitics
JAKARTA - Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo Subianto was briefing his would-be ministers on Wednesday on economy and geopolitical issues ahead of his Sunday inauguration, his spokesperson...
‘Age of electricity’ to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says
LONDON - The world is on the brink of a new age of electricity with fossil fuel demand set to peak by the end of the...
Hong Kong leader focuses on livelihood issues, positioning HK as global hub
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader kicked off his annual policy address on Wednesday with pledges to reform shortcomings including reducing wait times for public housing...
North Korea says 1.4 million young people apply to join army
SEOUL - North Korean state media said on Wednesday around 1.4 million young people had applied to join or return to the army this week, accusing Seoul of a provocative drone incursion that...