South Korea 2 days ago South Korea preparing 'StarWars' laser defense system to take out North Korean drones South Korean military officials claim lasers composed of sustained, concentrated light beams used to overheat aerial targets are forthcoming at the Demilitarized Zone border with North Korea.
TAIWAN 2 days ago New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help island defend itself, China responds with show of force Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, promised to help Taiwan’s defend itself. China then flew 66 warplanes near the island in an apparent show of force.
NATO 3 days ago NATO forges closer ties with Asian partners in response to concerns over China New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe.
Asia 4 days ago 27 injured in explosion after pile of confiscated illegal fireworks ignite in southern Philippines Twenty-seven people were injured on Monday afternoon when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines.
India 5 days ago Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, complicating the relationship between India and Russia.
DISASTERS 5 days ago Landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia leaves 11 dead, dozens missing Heavy rains in Indonesia caused a landslide that killed at least 11 people at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island. Twenty-three survivors have been rescued so far.
Asia 6 days ago As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him The 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, is 89 years old, raising questions about his successor and what might come next.
Japan July 5 Wacky antics in Tokyo's governor race, from raunchy photos to dog posters, take over the city Residents of Tokyo say publicity stunts have far outstripped traditional campaigning in the city's gubernatorial race. Some politicians say it's the only way to get attention.
SPORTS July 2 Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing during match Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old badminton player from China, died after collapsing during a match in Indonesia earlier this week.
India July 2 Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.