Indonesian Islamic University Bans Burqas on School Grounds
An Indonesian state Islamic university faced criticism this week after it barred female students from wearing full-face veils.
11 Nations Sign Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Without US
Eleven countries in the Pacific region have signed a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in Santiago, Chile.
Korean Company Announces Oil Discovery in South China Sea
The disputes have increased partly because of claims to undersea gas and oil.
Hong Kong Catholics Criticize Possible China-Vatican Deal
Members of Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic community are worried about a possible deal between the Catholic Church and China’s leaders.
China to Drop Presidential Term Limit, Letting Xi Stay in Power
Chinese media say the Communist Party has proposed lifting term limits for the office of president from China’s Constitution.
Turkish President Goes to Africa in Latest Effort to Expand Influence
Such gatherings are part of a Turkish effort to improve contacts with African leaders.
Amnesty International: Angry Speech Normal for Some Leaders
The rights group Amnesty International says the world’s most powerful leaders have made angry political speech a normal behavior.
Cambodian Rice Organization Facing Problems
Cambodia was exporting much less rice than its neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, reports showed.
Conditions in Gaza Worsen
The country is appealing to the world to provide support for a series of development projects in Gaza.
The Vatican Close to a Deal on Catholic Churches in China
News reports suggest that the Vatican and China could reach an agreement on the appointment of Chinese Catholic religious officials.