More People Register to Vote Early Than in 2014
BANGKOK — More people have registered for advance voting in next month’s election than did before the last general election in 2014.
Flynn Pushed to Share Nuclear Tech with Saudis, Report Says
Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistle-blowers within the Trump administration.
Beijing’s Forbidden City Illuminated for Lantern Festival
BEIJING — Beijing's Forbidden City has been illuminated and opened to the public for night visits for the first time to celebrate China's Lantern Festival.
Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s Iconic Couturier, Dies at 85
PARIS — Chanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the last 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.
Honda to Shut Plant in Britain, Imperiling 3,500 Jobs
TOKYO — Honda said Tuesday it plans to close its car factory in western England in 2021, imperiling 3,500 jobs in a fresh blow...
Asian Shares Gain on Hopes for Progress on China-US Trade
BANGKOK — Share benchmarks were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday as Chinese and U.S. negotiators geared up for trade talks in Washington this...
Indonesia Makes 2032 Olympics Bid Official
JAKARTA — Indonesia has officially joined bidding to host the 2032 Olympics following its success staging the Asian Games last year, the deputy chairman...
Army Gets 100M Baht Fund for ‘Border Emergency’
BANGKOK — The government on Monday approved a 100-million baht fund to be used by the army in case of unspecified “emergency” situations at Thailand’s border.
Medical Weed Law Comes Into Effect
BANGKOK — The use of marijuana for medical purposes became officially legal late Monday through a royal decree.
Australia Police Say They Didn’t Know Bahraini Was a Refugee
CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Federal Police did not know a Bahraini soccer player was a refugee who feared persecution in his homeland when the...
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