July 18, 2019 8:05 PMSEOUL (REUTERS) – South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and leaders of the country’s major political parties vowed on Thursday (July 18) to work together to resolve a worsening political and economic dispute with Japan. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 15:06:18 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8419

July 18, 2019 6:29 PMKUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A two-headed baby turtle has been born in Malaysia, captivating conversationists, but it only survived a few days after being discovered. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 12:05:21 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8417

July 18, 2019 6:10 PMSHANGHAI (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – “Ten pearls for bubble milk tea”, “no skewers for grilled lamb”, and “leave out the pepper for spicy dishes”… Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 12:05:18 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8416

July 18, 2019 5:16 PMHONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong’s extradition bill demonstrations have mutated into a much bigger and more complex animal, ripping open old wounds and expanding a political fight as the city battens down for a summer of protests. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 12:05:16 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading

July 18, 2019 5:15 PMNEW DELHI (AFP) – India on Thursday (July 18) demanded that Pakistan release an alleged spy after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) called for a review of a death sentence imposed on him. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 12:05:11 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8414

July 18, 2019 5:06 PMBEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China is calling on its people to reduce their intake of edible oils, sugar and salt as part of a nationwide campaign to minimise health risks. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 12:05:09 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8413

July 18, 2019 3:53 PMJAKARTA – Singapore and Indonesia are on the lookout for opportunities to work together more closely in infrastructure, investment and human resource development – three areas Indonesian President Joko Widodo has flagged as crucial to helping his country weather turbulence in the global economy. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: […]Continue reading

July 18, 2019 3:37 PMSYDNEY (AFP) – Instagram started hiding “likes” on its platform in Australia, Brazil and several other major markets on Thursday (July 18), saying it wanted to ease pressure on users, following criticism about its impacts on mental health. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 09:00:21 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading

July 18, 2019 3:09 PMSEOUL (REUTERS) – Rates of malnutrition and disease are increasing in North Korea as it faces a harvest that is half of what was expected, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Thursday (July 18). Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-18 09:00:15 Category: […]Continue reading

July 17, 2019 9:30 PMNEW DELHI (REUTERS) – India will identify and deport illegal immigrants from across the country, the interior minister said on Wednesday (July17), stepping up a campaign that critics say could stoke religious tension and further alienate minority Muslims. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 15:05:37 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 […]Continue reading