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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (3rd-R) joins in evening prayers in a file photo. Photo: AFP/John Zich

AT Finance, India, Malaysia, Middle East, South Asia, World

Mahathir has an Islam problem

by Nile Bowie September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Students pose for a picture during their last lesson of a free Mandarin language program. Photo: New Taipei City government

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Migrants in New Taipei City excel in Mandarin class

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in May 2018. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters/ Mikhail Klimentyev

Afghanistan, China, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Giving air-defense system to Syria threatens broader war

by Stephen Bryen and Shoshana Bryen September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The autobiography written by former Bangladesh Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha. Photo: Twitter/@MohedulIslamDa1

Australia, Bangladesh, Oceania, South Asia

Book by ex-Bangladesh Chief Justice stirs controversy

by Faisal Mahmud September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India. Photo: AFP

India, South Asia

India’s RBI raised red flags over troubled IFIN’s finances

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The gidgee skink is a popular pet. Photo by iStock.

Australia, China, Hong Kong, Oceania

Australian man accused of trying to smuggle lizards into HK

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Five men from the gambling ring who were arrested. Photo courtesy of Quang Nam police.

AT Finance, Vietnam, World

Vietnamese police take down online gambling ring

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Man jumps to death after allegedly killing wife

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Loan sharks threaten to torch home of Indonesian worker’s employer

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Dunblane, Scotland. Photo by iStock.

AT Finance, Middle East, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Vietnamese human trafficking victim seeks help in Scotland

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Kashmiris shout slogans during a protest against attempts to revoke articles 35A and 370 in Srinagar on August 2, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tauseef Mustafa

India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Kashmir: Indian Supreme Court ruling could be historic

by Atta Rasool Malik September 26, 2018

Bacoor, Cavite, in the Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Philippines

Filipino migrant worker arrested for illegal drug trade

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Suruga Bank President Akihiro Yoneyama (R) bows at a press conference in apology for the bank's loan misconduct in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15, 2018. Photo: AFP/The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Bank scandal shows the BOJ is in trouble

by William Pesek September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Sha Tin Magistrates' Court. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Vietnam

Two Vietnamese women jailed for illegally working in HK

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Al Quoz Industrial Area in Dubai. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, India, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia

Man pleads not guilty to groping Filipina in Dubai

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Sau Mau Ping in Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps/iStock

Uncategorized

Man in critical condition from fire blamed on lanterns

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Bryan R. Smith

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, South Asia, World

The renegade president brings his war to the United Nations

by Benjamin Dangl September 26, 2018

The 13 kilograms of hash seized at Hong Kong airport. Photo: iStock/HK Government

China, Hong Kong, India, South Asia

Man arrested at airport and charged with drug trafficking

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

我們現時可能正處於中美之間長達數十年的貿易戰之始。相片：iStock

AT Finance, South Asia

持續30年的貿易戰即將到來

by Pepe Escobar September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Route 95, Maine, USA. Photo by Wikimedia Commons.

AT Finance, Vietnam

Người Việt phải đối mặt với mức án 13 năm tù vì ma túy ở Mỹ

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Defocused People Walking in modern hallway Photo: iStock

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, United Kingdom, World

Những người xin tị nạn khai ít tuổi hơn để ở lại Anh

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Leeds in West Yorkshire. Photo by iStock.

AT Finance, Vietnam

Hai người đàn ông bị bắt trong những ngôi nhà trồng cần sa ở Anh

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Vietnamese Community in Australia New South Wales Chapter. Facebook photo

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oceania, South Asia, Vietnam

Người Việt tại Úc gây quỹ cho người tị nạn Rohingya

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Nanjing Road, the main shopping district of Shanghai. Photo: iStock

Beijing, Chengdu, China, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shanghai

Autumn fest sees China net US$6.34 bn in tourism income

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Huatai Securities in Nanjing city, Jiangsu province. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Shanghai

Huatai Securities eyes first London-Shanghai GDR issuance

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

China

Foreign lenders given guidelines on issuing domestic bonds

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP

Japan, Mexico, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

US-Canada deal in doubt; focus shifts to Japan trade talks

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

F-35 Fighter Jets. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Israel, Middle East, South Asia

US F-35s poised to make first combat mission

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

AT Finance, China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, Syria, World

Trump on Kim: What a difference a year makes

by Keshia Badalge September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

A fleet of US-made F-16 fighters from the Taiwanese air force. Photo: AFP/Patrick Lin

Beijing, China, Russia, Taiwan, World

China warns against $330 million US arms sale to Taiwan

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020