Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game
Under a surprise plan, the country will take control of exports of the country’s major commodities — a sweeping move reminiscent of the country’s authoritarian past.
Gunman who opened fire outside White House dies after being shot by Secret Service
The man had been pacing along the street for some time before drawing the weapon and firing, and was struck by agents.
Oleksandr Usyk survives scare from Rico Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Until the controversial stoppage, Verhoeven had proved to be more than a tricky competitor and gave Usyk a huge scare.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls associate EU membership proposal ’unfair’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lambasted the idea because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc.
Barbaric tastes: The pickled Portuguese dish that won over Japan
A refreshingly piquant bite for increasingly warm days, this medley of Portuguese and Japanese flavors works as both an appetizer and main dish.
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
At least 123 people were also sent to hospital for treatment, four of whom were in critical or severe condition, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Nordic noir meets Japanese occult in ‘Blood and Sweat’
The Finnish-Japanese coproduction evolves from a classic detective drama into a fun, pulpy thriller, blending Japan’s folklore with sharp plotting.
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is the most senior Japanese official to visit China since a diplomatic dispute between the two countries erupted in November.
U.S. soldier in Japan sent to prosecutors over sexual assault
The U.S. Army solider was referred to prosecutors on charges including nonconsensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury.
Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast
Nine were still missing in the gas explosion that occurred late Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground.