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The embattled Chinese property giant has reported its long overdue earnings for 2021 and 2022.

July 18, 2023 11:18 AM

Mr Kerry told China’s top diplomat Wang Yi that talks could provide a fresh start for the two countries.

Police have been guarding the strange object since it was first reported to them on Sunday. Authorities don’t believe the cylinder came from a commercial aircraft, but it could be fallen space debris.

July 18, 2023 11:00 AM

China’s retail sales in June grew 3.1 per cent, slowing sharply from a 12.7 per cent spike in May.

July 18, 2023 10:40 AM

The new policy will take effect on July 22 and lasts for five years.

July 18, 2023 10:30 AM

A new nuclear consultative group between Seoul and Washington will be an effective deterrence against North Korea.

A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.

No fewer than four people were attacked by dolphins at Suishohama Beach on Sunday, according to reports. One victim in his 60s was left with broken ribs and a mauled hand.

Tokyo has agreed to help give Saudi Arabia’s solar-power capabilities a technological boost as it eyes Beijing’s growing reach in the Middle East warily. But analysts say the Japanese PM wields ‘relatively little influence’ over Riyadh.

The Australian state says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.

July 18, 2023 8:37 AM

The weather agency forecast more heavy rain through Wednesday, and urged the public to refrain from going outside.

July 18, 2023 8:05 AM

Riders will be equipped with tools to make preliminary diagnoses.

Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm.

A year after the start of the crisis, life looks normal in Colombo but is the country out of the woods?

A 12-year-old Sam Kerr was ambivalent about playing football. Now she is one of the greats and bearing the weight of a home World Cup on her shoulders.

Younger generations are losing interest in the profession but the trade is unlikely to disappear as incense is a ‘core element of spiritual life’ in Vietnam.

Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices.

The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches worth £10,700 from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection.

July 17, 2023 10:18 PM

Cold air blows from China as Manila pivots back to its traditional ally, the US.

The country’s pledge for better preparation for intense downpours and flooding has not been followed, and spending should focus on prevention not recovery, experts urge after at least 40 people lost their lives in less than a week of heavy rains.