Thai economy in recession, needs a boost — official
BANGKOK — Thailand’s economy is in a state of recession owing to a high level of household debt, a deputy finance minister said on...
Global watchdog proposes new ethics code to help combat greenwashing
LONDON — Firms that check environmental, social and governance claims made by companies will be asked to follow a proposed new ethics code to...
Racial profiling allegations spark lawsuit against Japan police
THREE MEN are suing the Japanese government, citing a pattern of racially motivated police harassment and asking for improved practices and about ¥3 million...
First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started
THREE US service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on US troops in Jordan, said US...
Pope says Africans are ‘special case’ when it comes to LGBT blessings
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said in an interview published on Monday he is confident critics of his decision to allow blessings for same-sex...
Ex-Allianz execs raise funds for carbon credit-backed insurance
LONDON — An insurance start-up founded by three former Allianz executives that aims to guarantee companies buying carbon credits get the permits they've paid...
China, HK sign arrangement on reciprocal recognition of civil, commercial cases
HONG KONG — China's Supreme Court and Hong Kong's Department of Justice said on Monday that they signed an arrangement on the reciprocal recognition...
With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting
Military-ruled Myanmar sent a bureaucrat to Monday's meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Laos, Indonesia's top diplomat said, adding the move was in...
Malaysia ex-finance minister charged with failing to declare assets
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia on Monday charged a former finance minister for failing to comply with a notice to declare assets under the country's...
Pilots’ union reaches deal with Taiwan’s Eva Air, averting strike
TAIPEI — A pilots' union late on Sunday reached a deal with Taiwan's Eva Airways to avert a strike that had been threatened over...
More countries pause funds for UN Palestinian agency
LONDON — Six European countries paused funding for the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) on Saturday, following allegations that some of its staff...
N. Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off east coast
SEOUL — North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Sunday, its second such launch in less than a week, South...