Global Shares Mixed After China-US Trade Talks Show Progress
BANGKOK — Shares slipped in early trading in Europe on Monday following a mixed day in Asia after trade talks between China and the US wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress.
UK Mulls Direct Regulation of Social Media Companies
LONDON — The UK for the first time on Monday proposed direct regulation of social media companies, with senior executives potentially facing fines if they fail to block damaging content such as terrorist propaganda or images of child abuse.
King Strips Ex-PM Thaksin of Paramilitary Rank
BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn on Monday stripped the fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his leading rank in the Volunteer Defense Corps.
American Airlines Extends Max-Caused Cancellations
WASHINGTON — American Airlines is extending by over a month its cancellations of about 90 daily flights as the troubled 737 Max plane remains grounded by regulators.
Nissan Shareholders Oust Ex-Chair Ghosn From Board
TOKYO — Nissan shareholders approved on Monday the ouster from the Japanese automaker's board former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who faces allegations of financial misconduct.
Cho Yang-ho, Indicted Korean Air Chairman, Dies at 70
SEOUL, South Korea — Korean Air's chairman, whose leadership included scandals such as his daughter's infamous incident of "nut rage," has died due to illness, the company said Monday.
Chonburi Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape-Murder of German Tourist
CHONBURI — A man was arrested Sunday night and accused of raping and murdering a German tourist on an island in Chonburi province.
Ex-Junta Spokesman Pulled from Army, Appointed Govt PR Head
BANGKOK — A well-known military figure and former junta spokesman became a civilian official and the head of the government’s public relations, according to a royal command published Sunday.
Dozens Protest in London Against Brunei’s Anti-Gay Laws
LONDON — Dozens of people protested in London on Saturday against new Islamic laws in Brunei that punish gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death.
Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank Settlements If Re-Elected
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected, a dramatic policy shift apparently aimed at rallying his nationalist base in the final stretch of the tight race.
