Tag: ASIA
A Russian diplomat and an Indian politician argue over the death of the oligarch | Russia–Ukraine War
Indian police are investigating the death of sausage tycoon Pavel Antov over the Christmas weekend. The top Russian diplomat in New Delhi traded barbs with…
Factbox: Spain and Malaysia add restrictions on travelers from China
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Authorities around the world are imposing or considering restrictions on travelers from China as the case of COVID-19 rises there following…
COVID travel restrictions against Chinese visitors are ‘discriminatory’ – state media
US, Japan and others require COVID tests from Chinese visitors Chinese state media calls COVID travel restrictions ‘discriminatory’ Chinese factory activity likely slowed in December…
Sirens howl in Kyiv as city hit by Russian drone attack
Drone attack forces Kyiv residents to take cover Follows the biggest air assault of the war a day earlier NATO chief calls for more weapons…
TSMC starts volume production of the most advanced chips in Taiwan
TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (TSMC) (2330.TW) began mass production of its most advanced chips in southern Taiwan…
Oil Lower on China Uncertainty; US demand limits drop
Oil slides for second consecutive session More countries are considering travel restrictions for Chinese visitors Falling dollar and escalating war in Ukraine support oil markets…
US Treasury says consumer leases may qualify for electric vehicle tax credits
Dec 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday that electric vehicles leased by consumers from Jan. 1 are eligible for a clean…
Chinese Plane Came Within 10 Feet of US Military Plane – US Army
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – A Chinese military aircraft came within 10 feet (3 meters) of a U.S. Air Force plane in the disputed South…
Kabul teacher tears up his diplomas live on TV to protest Taliban ban on women’s education
CNN — A Kabul professor ripped up his diplomas live on television in Afghanistan to protest the Taliban’s ban on women from higher education. The…
Belarus protests against Ukraine after shooting down stray air defense missile
Dec 29 (Reuters) – Belarus protested to Ukraine’s ambassador on Thursday after he said it shot down a Ukrainian S-300 air defense missile in a…