Japan restricts exports to ROK over WWII row

TOKYO/SEOUL - Japan will tighten curbs on exports of hightech materials used in smartphone displays and chips to the Republic of Korea amid a growing dispute over forced labor of Koreans during World War II, the Japanese Industry Ministry said on Monday.

EU top jobs remain unfilled

European Union leaders in Brussels remained divided on early Monday afternoon over who should lead their main institutions.

Powerful bomb blast rocks Kabul

KABUL - Up to 34 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful blast rocked Kabul on Monday morning, local broadcaster network Tolo television reported.

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US startups respond to swine fever

The outbreak of African swine fever that has led to mass culling of pigs in China and other countries has prompted US agriculture and food technology startups to intensify searches for solutions.

Europe sizzles on sixth day of deadly heat wave

PARIS/MADRID - Hundreds of firefighters brought wildfires under control in southern France on Saturday as Europe sweltered on the sixth day of a widespread, deadly heat wave that has fulled record-breaking temperatures, killing at least six people.

After decades, Japan to resume commercial whaling

TOKYO - Japanese fishermen set sail on Monday to hunt whales commercially for the first time in more than three decades after Tokyo's controversial withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission, or IWC, triggered outrage from environmental groups.

Captain arrested after ship rams Italian police boat

LAMPEDUSA, Italy - Sea-Watch 3 skipper Carola Rackete faces jail time on Saturday after forcing her way into Italy's Lampedusa port with rescued migrants to end a lengthy standoff with authorities.

Chinese enterprises help boost trade ties with Africa

When Luo Qi first set foot on the African continent in 2012, he had no idea that he would spend the next seven years making his company one of the top three Chinese construction machinery exporters in Africa.

First carrier readies for transfer to new airport

China United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, announced on Friday it will transfer operations to Beijing Daxing International Airport ahead of the airport's official opening, which is expected to be no later than Sept 30.

New regulations to bolster smaller businesses

Chinese regulators will further support small-and medium-sized enterprises with new rules to optimize their business environment, government officials said on Friday.

Policymakers plan steps to support real economy

Investors are looking for fresh cues on possible monetary policy moves, amid growing concerns that lingering trade tensions will prompt policymakers to consider more easing measures.