It may seem surprising that First Republic, a midsize bank catering to wealthy clients in coastal states, became such a danger to the American banking system that the government had to cudgel the industry to stage an intervention. Story Published at: March 17, 2023 at 09:25PM

The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a change Monday to a key part of its controversial plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system, marking its first climbdown in the face of massive public protests and international pressure, including from US President Joe Biden.Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 10:57AM

Indian authorities have blocked internet access for about 27 million people in the state of Punjab for a third straight day — one of the country’s most extensive blackouts in recent years — as police search for a Sikh separatist on the run. Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 07:56AM

A former soldier has become the first serving Australian serviceman or veteran charged with the war crime of murder for allegedly killing a civilian while on deployment in Afghanistan.Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 07:30AM

Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou will visit mainland China next week, the first such trip by a former Taiwanese leader since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 04:48AM

North Korea must be ready to launch nuclear counter strikes at any time to deter war, state media quoted leader Kim Jong Un as saying on Monday, as he accused the United States and South Korea of expanding joint military drills near the country’s doorstep.Story Published at: March 20, 2023 at 05:11AM

A farmers’ protest party in the Netherlands has caused a shock after winning provincial elections this week just four years after their founding. Could their rise have wider implications?Story Published at: March 19, 2023 at 09:12AM

North Korea on Sunday launched a “suspected ballistic missile,” Japan’s Ministry of Defense reported. Story Published at: March 19, 2023 at 08:24AM

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo in Ecuador Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. Story Published at: March 19, 2023 at 03:20AM

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked his presence at a much-awaited court appearance on Saturday in the capital city of Islamabad, leaving after the scheduled proceedings.Story Published at: March 19, 2023 at 03:01AM