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North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing in armoured train

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing, where he will be attending a military parade, reports say. The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will... Read More


A Disruptive Strategy

Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 2:00 AM When former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports in 2018, much of the world dismissed them as crude protectionism. Steel ... Read More


Minister backs labor union collaboration to boost workforce reform

Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Manpower Minister Yassierli reaffirmed the government's commitment to partnering with labor unions to improve Indonesia's employment landscape. Priorities include raising producti... Read More


US block on Palestinian visas is a 'violation' of obligations, law professor says

France, Sept. 2 -- As Europe urges Washington to honour its UN obligations over Palestinian visas, RFI spoke to international law professor Francois Dubuisson about the wider implications of the US ad... Read More


'He's Trying': Gavin Newsom mocks Trump's health in viral Instagram post amid 'Trump is Dead' rumours

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has jumped on the viral "Trump is Dead" hashtag, continuing his social media feud with US President Donald Trump. In a post on Instagr... Read More


Putin Hails Xi as 'Dear Friend' at Landmark SCO Summit

Afghanistan, Sept. 2 -- At the SCO Summit in Beijing, Vladimir Putin praised Xi Jinping as a "dear friend," highlighting unprecedented Russia-China ties and stressing their strategic partnership in re... Read More


"India will be one of the powerful semiconductor hubs": Tokyo Electron's Fumihiko Kaminaga

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Tokyo Electron Limited has expressed confidence in India's semiconductor sector, with plans to expand its presence in the country. Speaking to ANI at Semicon India 2025, Fumihik... Read More


PM's SCO Summit attendance, activities in China highlight cooperation for better future

Hanoi, Sept. 2 -- The outcomes of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 and bilateral activities have highlighted Vietnam's... Read More


CPV tied to Vietnam's destiny: Chinese scholar

Beijing, Sept. 2 -- From the spark of national liberation to the long journey of socialism construction, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s historic role remains bound to the fate of the nation, s... Read More


Japanese town urges residents to limit smartphone use to two hours a day, faces backlash

India, Sept. 2 -- A town in Japan has proposed a new rule asking residents to limit smartphone use to two hours a day. The proposal, announced by officials in Toyoake, Aichi prefecture, aims to tackle... Read More