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European traders are rushing to fill tanks in the region with Russian diesel before an EU ban begins in February, as alternative sources remain limited. The European Union will ban Russian oil product imports, on which it relies heavily for its diesel, by Feb. 5. That will follow a ban …

A child who was among 600 students who suffered from food poisoning at Ischool in Khanh Hoa Province last week died en route to a HCMC hospital on Sunday. According to the local Department of Health, the six-year-old boy, whose father is a foreign national, was brought to 22/12 Hospital …

Japan’s internal affairs minister resigned on Sunday in connection with a funding scandal, becoming the third cabinet member to leave in less than a month in a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s already shaky support. Kishida’s approval ratings have sunk after the July assassination of former Prime Minister …

Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights. The Muslim Gulf nation is staking its reputation …

Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate, the company said in a filing made public Saturday. The news follows the company’s recall on Friday of nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that …

Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights. The Muslim Gulf nation is staking its reputation …

HCMC police have arrested 13 people working for the South Korean-headed Mirae Asset Co. Ltd to investigate allegations they were threatening and slandering customers who’d delayed loan repayment. Colonel Tran Van Hieu, head of the city police’s crime branch, said at a press conference Sunday that his forces surrounded the …

Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate, the company said in a filing made public Saturday. The news follows the company’s recall on Friday of nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that …

Malaysia was facing a hung parliament for the first time in history as support for a conservative Islamic alliance prevented major coalitions from winning simple majority in a general election. Without a clear winner, political uncertainty could persist as Malaysia faces slowing economic growth and rising inflation. It has had …

China reported a slight decline in new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as numerous cities across the country battled outbreaks and restaurants and many other businesses in Beijing shut after authorities urged people to stay home over the weekend. Authorities have recently taken some steps to try ease the impact of …