China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based scam group
BANGKOK (AP) — China executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens and running scam…
Southeast Asia’s diplomats push peace plan to end Myanmar’s civil war
CEBU, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats met Wednesday under growing pressure to push a peace plan…
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases…
Philippines grounds company’s fleet of passenger ships after ferry sinking killed at least 18
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials on Tuesday grounded the entire fleet of passenger ships belonging to a…
Former first lady of South Korea sentenced to 20 months in prison
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Tuesday, according…
UK’s Keir Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with…
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea to 25% | Business and Economy News
US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul’s failure to ratif trade deal.…
India and EU reach a free trade agreement
NEW DELHI (AP) — After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they…
Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on some South Korean goods to 25%
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the…
Japanese court orders North Korea to pay damages to repatriation program survivors
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Monday held North Korea responsible for the human rights violations of…