Social media giants plan push-back on India’s new regulations: sources
Global social media and technology giants are gearing up to fight sweeping new rules proposed by the Indian government that would require them to actively regulate content in one of the world’s biggest Internet markets, sources close to the matter told…
China pledges easier foreign tourist access to Tibet amid U.S. pressure
The Chinese government in Tibet said it will boost numbers and cut waiting times for foreign tourists visiting the highly restricted region, amid renewed pressure from the United States for greater access for U.S. officials and journalists.
Taiwan appoints new premier after resignations over poll defeats
Taiwan on Friday appointed the former chairman of its ruling pro-independence party as premier, after the incumbent resigned along with the entire cabinet, in response to local election defeats.
Don’t shift blame over wartime labor ruling, Tokyo tells South Korea
Remarks by South Korean President Moon Jae-in on the issue of forced wartime labor were “extremely regrettable”, Japan’s top government spokesman said on Friday, describing him as trying to shift Seoul’s responsibility to Japan.
Taiwan appoints new premier to boost popularity after election trouncing
Taiwan has appointed Su Tseng-chang as premier, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, as she moved to shore up support after the defeat of her pro-independence party in local elections last year.
Taiwan to appoint new premier, Cabinet after resignations over poll defeats
Taiwan will appoint the ruling pro-independence party’s former chairman as premier, official media reported on Friday, after incumbent William Lai resigned along with the entire Cabinet in response to local election defeats.
Tens of thousands march in Argentina against Macri’s austerity
Tens of thousands of Argentines marched through Buenos Aires on Thursday carrying torches, in the first of a series of planned protests against President Mauricio Macri’s austerity program and the soaring cost of public services.
Japan says South Korean president’s remarks on forced labor issue ‘regrettable’
Japan’s top government spokesman said on Friday that remarks by South Korean President Moon Jae-in on the issue of forced wartime labor were “extremely regrettable” and that he was trying to shift Seoul’s responsibility to Japan.
U.S. lawmakers demand accountability for killing of Saudi journalist
U.S. lawmakers called on Thursday for Washington to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at one of the country’s consulates in Turkey and vowed that Congress would act if the Trump administration did not.
Taiwan to appoint new premier after incumbent, Cabinet quit over poll defeats
Taiwan will appoint the ruling pro-independence party’s former chairman as premier, official media reported on Friday, a day after incumbent William Lai said he was resigning along with the entire Cabinet in response to local election defeats.
