The US House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China's crackdown on its Muslim minority, demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials and export bans.

US House approves Uighur bill demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials

China warned Wednesday that a "price must be paid" after the US House of Representatives passed legislation seeking sanctions against senior Chinese officials over the crackdown on mainly Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.

'Price must be paid,' says China after US House passes Uighur bill

South Korea's Olympic committee plans to buy radiation detectors and ship homegrown ingredients to Japan for its athletes at the Tokyo Games because of worries local food may be contaminated by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

South Korea to use radiation detectors, food from home at Tokyo Olympics 2020

US President Donald Trump solicited foreign interference to boost his re-election chances, undermined national security and ordered an "unprecedented" campaign to obstruct Congress, Democrats said on Tuesday in a report that lawmakers will use as the basis of any formal impeachment charges.

Democrats accuse Trump of abusing power, obstructing Congress' impeachment probe

Six Malaysian Muslims have reportedly been handed one-month jail terms for skipping prayers in violation of Islamic laws, sparking fresh concern Wednesday about rising religious conservatism in the multi-ethnic country.

Six Malaysian Muslims handed jail terms for skipping Friday prayers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would press ahead with new taxes on US internet giants like Facebook and Google, putting him at odds with US President Donald Trump who has threatened retaliation against France over its digital tax plans.

Britain's Johnson backs digital tax despite Trump's ire

Google has stopped accepting political advertisements in Singapore months before a widely expected election, according to documents shared by a small political party which said it was angered by the decision that denies it, voter, reach.

Google stops accepting political advertisements in Singapore month before the elections

Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to Delhi government for immediate grant of sanction to proceed with the trial against former Jawaharlal Nehru Unversity Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in connection with a sedition case.

Delhi High Court disposes of plea on delay in sanctions in JNU sedition case

Hong Kong's government on Wednesday pledged HK$4 billion ($511 million) in additional relief measures to help shore up an economy battered by months of protests that have eroded business confidence in the Asian financial hub.

Hong Kong announces fresh economic support measures worth $511 million

The leaders of world powers including Canada, Britain, the Netherlands, and France were recently caught on camera mocking US President Donald Trump's lengthy media appearances before the NATO Summit.

NATO leaders including Trudeau, Macron caught mocking Trump on camera

President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran is still ready for nuclear talks on condition the United States first lifts "unlawful" sanctions. "If they are prepared to put aside the sanctions, we are ready to talk and negotiate, even at the level of heads of the 5+1 countries," Rouhani said in remarks aired live on state television.

Ready for talks if United States lifts sanctions: Iran

Sri Lanka Wrangles With Switzerland Over The Detention Of Swiss Embassy Official

Gravitas: Inside Sri Lanka's Diplomatic spat with Switzerland

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