Six killed as typhoon Mitag sweeps parts of South Korea
Six people were killed when typhoon Mitag passed through the country on Thursday, South Korea’s government said.
Hong Kong protesters rampage across city as police call for curfew
Hong Kong demonstrators clashed with police into the early hours of Thursday, throwing petrol bombs and venting their anger over the shooting of a teenager earlier in the week, as months of anti-government protests showed no sign of letting up.
About $4 billion Hong Kong deposits may have left for Singapore as protests rage: Goldman
Hong Kong may have lost as much as $4 billion in deposits to rival financial hub Singapore between June and August as political unrest escalated in the Chinese city, Goldman Sachs estimated this week.
Hong Kong protesters rampage as police call for curfew
Hong Kong demonstrators clashed with police into the early hours of Thursday, throwing petrol bombs and venting their anger over the shooting of a teenager earlier in the week, as months of anti-government protests showed no sign of letting up.
North Korea says it successfully tested new submarine-launched ballistic missile
North Korea said on Thursday it had successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the sea to contain external threats and bolster self-defense, ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States.
Canada’s Trudeau goes on attack in debate as he seeks to revive campaign
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, trying to revive his electoral fortunes after the emergence of embarrassing photographs, used the first televised campaign debate on Wednesday to launch repeated attacks on his main rival.
Cambodian judge orders reinvestigation in spying case against reporters
A Cambodian judge on Thursday ordered a reinvestigation in the espionage case against two former Radio Free Asia journalists, saying he could not rule on their guilt or innocence without enough evidence.
Hong Kong protesters go on rampage to denounce police shooting of student
Hong Kong anti-government demonstrators clashed with police into the early hours of Thursday, venting their anger over a policeman’s shooting and wounding of a teenager earlier in the week, as months of protests show no sign of letting up.
Canada’s Trudeau, seeking to revive campaign, attacks rival in debate
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, trying to revive his election campaign after the emergence of embarrassing photos, on Wednesday used a televised debate to accuse his main rival of seeking to reopen the debate on abortion.
Aruba says it will require Venezuelans to obtain visa to visit
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba will require Venezuelans to obtain a visa to visit, its government said on Wednesday, adding to the nations that have tightened entry restrictions on the crisis-hit country because of mass emigration.
