Politics
Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare
Afghanistan and Pakistan’s forces have exchanged heavy fire along their border as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate…
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Politics
Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare
By Joseph Campbell and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic…
Business
China rare-earth product exports shrink as US frictions flare
China’s exports of rare earth products fell in September from a month earlier, as Beijing’s tighter controls on strategic minerals ripple…
News
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia and recalls ambassador as tensions flare
Thailand said Wednesday it is closing border crossings with Cambodia from northeastern provinces, as well as withdrawing its ambassador…
News
Protests in French territory New Caledonia flare up again
After a period of relative calm, renewed unrest in France's Pacific territory New Caledonia erupted overnight, with several buildings and…