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Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

March 11, 2024

Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

March 11, 2024

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.

26 dead, 11 missing in Indonesia after flash floods and landslides on Sumatra island

March 11, 2024

26 dead, 11 missing in Indonesia after flash floods and landslides on Sumatra island

Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island have led to at least 26 deaths, with 11 people still missing, officials say.

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

March 11, 2024

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.

Reporter's Notebook: New clues 10 years after the disappearance of MH370

March 9, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: New clues 10 years after the disappearance of MH370

It's been 10 years since the world was shaken by the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and the 239 passengers who were on board.

Malaysia Airlines flight mystery: Former NTSB investigator introduces new theory about missing plane

March 8, 2024

Malaysia Airlines flight mystery: Former NTSB investigator introduces new theory about missing plane

A former NTSB investigator with over 30 years experience introduced a new theory about missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370's whereabouts

As China's influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties

March 7, 2024

As China's influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties

India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows.

Red panda found inside suspected smugglers' luggage at Thailand airport

March 7, 2024

Red panda found inside suspected smugglers' luggage at Thailand airport

Customs officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand recovered approximately 87 animals being illegally trafficked by six Indian nationals to Mumbai.

Philippines refuses to allow China to remove Filipino military outpost on disputed shoal

March 6, 2024

Philippines refuses to allow China to remove Filipino military outpost on disputed shoal

The Philippines refuses to allow China to remove a Filipino military outpost in the South China Sea. This follows a confrontation where Filipino navy personnel were injured.

Sri Lanka seeks to pause loan payments until 2028 as debt-ridden country grapples with bankruptcy

March 6, 2024

Sri Lanka seeks to pause loan payments until 2028 as debt-ridden country grapples with bankruptcy

Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, is seeking a loan repayment pause until 2028 as the country grapples with bankruptcy. The government aims to gradually repay debts.