投稿者: Guardian staff and agencies
US Secretary of state calls for countries to triumph over Beijing’s ‘new tyranny’ as four Chinese nationals charged with visa fraudUS secretary of state Mike Pompeo has called on “free nations” to triumph over the threat of what he said was a “new tyra…
Editor of Rappler news site, known for scrutiny of president Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial policies, faces several government lawsuitsMaria Ressa, one of the Philippines’ most prominent journalists, has pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges in a …
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab to announce results of review on Monday amid tensions over Beijing’s imposition of new national security lawThe UK is expected to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, according to multiple reports, amid a packag…
Winston Peters says he regrets how virus has got ‘out of control’ across the Tasman, causing delays to proposed travel bubbleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWinston Peters, New Zealand’s deputy prime minister, has voiced his…
Leader Judith Collins gives two predecessors senior roles after week of turmoil for New Zealand opposition partyJudith Collins, the new leader of New Zealand’s opposition National party, has given its two previous leaders senior roles on the frontbench…
Daily infections rise above 150,000, with nearly half the new cases in the AmericasCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, and the world has entered “a new and dangerous phase” in its spread…
Pyongyang has said it will make Seoul ‘suffer’ during worsening spat over anti-North Korean leaflets sent from South North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state …
Beijing describes US efforts to raise controversial security law with UN as ‘pointless’Beijing has responded with defiance to international criticism of its Hong Kong national security law, threatening countermeasures against the UK and the US and desc…
Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia vow to get residents back to school and work in coming days as they revive their economiesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCountries across the Asia-Pacific region have announced plans to …
Nation’s caseload has been slowing in recent weeks after it recorded hundreds of new cases every day between late February and early MarchCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSouth Korea has reported no new domestic coronavirus c…
Thailand reports more infections, while report says China pressured EU to tone down assessment of disinformation campaign by BeijingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly 60 new cases of coronavirus infections have been conf…
Jacinda Ardern says lockdown may have prevented thousands of cases but calls for even better complianceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus cases in New Zealand have passed the 1,000 mark, with health officials report…
US tsunami warning centre says only very small tsunamis were generatedA 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kuril Islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami warning that was later cancelled.The quake hit at a depth o…
Taur Matan Ruak offers to step down as southeast Asian nation faces new political instabilityThe prime minister of Timor-Leste has sent a letter of resignation to the president, after the collapse of a coalition supporting him in parliament, plunging t…