New Zealand Earthquake Interrupts Jacinda Ardern’s TV Interview
A sizable earthquake struck New Zealand on Monday, shaking Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a live television interview, but failing to cause major damage or...
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Ignoring Coronavirus Fears, Hong Kong Protesters Rally Against China’s Push
HONG KONG — Thousands of protesters and riot police officers swarmed some of Hong Kong’s busiest neighborhoods on Sunday, cutting off traffic and freezing most...
‘I Am Just Hong Kong’: A City’s Fate in China’s Hands
Hong Kong was born at the crossroad of empires, a hybrid of British and Chinese parentage. It may fade there, too. This “barren rock,” as...
Democracy Fades in Malaysia as Old Order Returns to Power
BANGKOK — The members of Malaysia’s Parliament, wearing face masks to match their crisp white uniforms, convened this week in the vast lower house chamber...
Bank of China’s “Crude Oil Treasure” Left Investors in the Red
The pitches, from one of China’s biggest and most established banks, made the investment seem like a sure bet. “Oil is cheaper than water” was...
Cyclone Amphan Live Updates: Millions Brace in India and Bangladesh as Storm Arrives
Here’s what you need to know: More than 3 million are heading to shelters during a pandemic. A million Rohingya refugees are at risk. Historic...
Locals Tell Us What Top Tourist Spots Feel Like Now
For the past two months, many of the world’s most popular destinations have been shuttered to visitors, leaving monuments, museums, shops, restaurants, bars and streets...
Hong Kong Legislators Brawl Amid Fears Over Widening Chinese Control
Scuffles erupted Monday between lawmakers in Hong Kong as they debated the leadership of a committee that is to consider legislation that pro-democracy politicians fear...
Afghan Power-Sharing Deal Would Promote General Accused of Rape
KABUL, Afghanistan — The two sides in the monthslong dispute over Afghanistan’s presidential election are close to signing a power-sharing deal, the terms of which...
Modi’s Popularity Soars as India Weathers the Pandemic
NEW DELHI — Just before the coronavirus arrived in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced serious challenges, perhaps the biggest of his tenure. Antigovernment protests...