Seal of adjustment
Japan's new prime minister is declaring war, but there's no danger of an international conflict: The target of his ire is the humble ink stamp known as “hanko.”
Son-in-law's resignation hurts Erdogan
The abrupt resignation of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son-in-law from one of Turkey's most powerful cabinet positions shocked the government and angered ruling party members who say the nature of his departure damages the president.
Suu Kyi's ruling party confident of landslide victory
Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) said Monday it was confident of winning a landslide victory in Myanmar as official results trickled in following the weekend's coronavirus-disrupted election.
China aims for more FTAs in further foreign trade development
To adapt to the changing international and domestic trends, China will pursue international cooperation and competition as well as innovative development in foreign trade, one of the driving forces of the nation's economic growth.
Australia begins production of Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine
Australia commenced locally manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford from Monday, with roughly 30 million doses planned to be made.
Japan gov't to cut employee bonuses for 1st time in decade
The Japanese government decided on Friday to reduce the bonuses for its employees in fiscal 2020, the first time in 10 years, to narrow the gap with that of companies stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan gov't to cut employee bonuses for 1st time in decade
The Japanese government decided on Friday to reduce the bonuses for its employees in fiscal 2020, the first time in 10 years, to narrow the gap with that of companies stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Xi awards Cambodian Queen Mother Friendship Medal
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Cambodian Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk a Friendship Medal on Friday in Beijing.
India's observation satellite will have limited military functions: expert
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch an earth observation satellite that has all-weather and day-and-night capabilities on Saturday, with some Indian media outlets reporting that it will help Indian troops "keep a hawk eye" on the China-India border amid the stand-off.
Japan's farm minister confirms Avian flu outbreak in western Japan
The Japanese government on Thursday said an outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian flu had been confirmed at a chicken farm in western Japan's Kagawa Prefecture.
Diplomats in Shanghai discuss their preparation for third CIIE to take place amid epidemic
The third China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 as scheduled despite the impact of COVID-19 outbreak. The Global Times interviewed 12 foreign diplomats in Shanghai about their preparation and expectations of the upcoming CIIE.
China steps up readiness to handle logistical complexities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution
With the coronavirus vaccine possibly ready for public use as early as November, the rapid rollout of the vaccine candidates still poses great logistical challenges in global vaccine transportation.
Australian pension fund settles landmark climate lawsuit
One of Australia's largest pension funds on Monday agreed to settle a landmark climate risk litigation filed by a 25-year-old member who alleged it was failing to protect his retirement savings against climate change.
Tunisian startup 3D prints solar-powered bionic hands
A Tunisian startup is developing a 3D-printed bionic hand, hoping the affordable and solar-powered prosthetic will help amputees and other disabled people across Africa.
New Myanmar political party woos grassroots voters via grocery truck
As Myanmar prepares for a general election next week, an opposition politician has found a new way of connecting with voters facing novel coronavirus restrictions and getting her message out.
NZ gets tattooed Maori foreign minister, gay deputy PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled what she called an "incredibly diverse" cabinet Monday that includes the country's first openly gay deputy prime minister and a foreign minister with a Maori facial tattoo.
Inside the Golden Temple
Sikh priest Giani Jagtar Singh (center) sits behind the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) during a Jalau, a display of Sikhism's symbolic items, inside the Golden Temple on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh Guru Ramdas, in Amritsar, India on Monday. Photo: AFP
'Generation Rabin' quest against violence dims 25 years after assassination
Twenty-five years after Israeli Prime Minister's assassination, enthusiasm appears to have waned among a generation of young Israelis who pledged support for the peace he sought with the Palestinians.