India hopes to bring in more manufacturers as Trump's tariffs on China take hold India hopes to benefit as President Trump seeks to shift manufacturing companies away from China. But there's an obstacle: Trump's tariffs. Diaa Hadid Play AudioListen 5 mins
Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened. Ashish Valentine
The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species. The Associated Press
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the ICC Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday to face charges of crimes against humanity. Adam Hancock Play AudioListen 4 mins
Hong Kong company's sale of Panama Ports to U.S. investors sparks criticism in China Why the Chinese government is angry over a deal involving a prominent Hong Kong billionaire's business empire and the Panama Canal. Sherisse Pham Play AudioListen 3 mins
Beijing's China Development Forum displays tensions with the U.S. NPR's Steve Inskeep attends the China Development Forum in Beijing, an annual gathering of global business leaders where rising economic tensions with the U.S. are on display this year. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 11 mins
China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors The release of the employees from the firm, the Mintz Group, comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy. Anthony Kuhn Emily Feng
South Korea admits agencies mishandled international adoptions NPR's Juana Summers talks with Deann Borshay Liem, who was born in South Korea and adopted into an American family, about the Korean government admitting adoption agencies engaged in malpractice. Michelle Aslam Juana Summers Sarah Handel Play AudioListen 6 mins
A major earthquake kills at least 144 people in Myanmar A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed. Scott Neuman
A city in India is training Gen Z to take over the chess world The southern Indian city of Chennai is known for its high achievers. In recent years, it has produced some of the world's most formidable chess players — and the youngest world champion. Omkar Khandekar Play AudioListen 5 mins
