Asia

Pakistan 13 hours ago

Beijing sends investigators to Pakistan to probe bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

Chinese investigators arrived Friday in Pakistan to join an investigation into a suicide bombing that killed five of its nationals earlier this week.

Asia 16 hours ago

45 injured, some critically, in northwest Cambodia as train hits bus at crossing

45 people were injured on Friday after a train crashed into a bus at a rail crossing. The collision occurred when the bus attempted to cross, officials say.

China 1 day ago

China warned as Philippine president proposes countermeasures against Beijing's aggression

The Philippines said it would take 'deliberate' action against China in the South China Sea following a dispute over the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

Asia 2 days ago

Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces

Burma's government hosted its standard Armed Forces Day parade, flaunting its purported military might in stark contrast to losses incurred amid clashes with rebel groups.

Asia 2 days ago

Small pockets of life remain along shrinking Aral Sea

The Aral Sea once supported large communities. But since the sea nearly completely disappeared, fewer people are left to keep the communities and customs alive.

TAIWAN 2 days ago

Taiwan safeguards against rising China threat with commissioning of 2 new navy corvettes

The Taiwanese navy has commissioned a pair of new corvettes amid a rising threat from China. The new ships are fast, maneuverable and carry a range of missiles and deck guns.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Escaped ostrich trots through traffic in South Korea

A runaway ostrich was captured in South Korea on Tuesday after the big bird escaped from a zoo and trotted through traffic. (Credit: @hola.__.m/LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

Asia 3 days ago

6 killed, including 5 Chinese nationals, in northwest Pakistan suicide attack, police say

A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan allegedly targeted a vehicle carrying construction workers and engineers, including five Chinese nationals, police say.

Asia 3 days ago

Malaysia convenience store owners charged over allegedly offensive socks that angered Muslims

The founders of a Malaysian convenience store chain, KK Mart Group and one of its suppliers are facing charges over socks with the word "Allah" for sale.

Asia 4 days ago

Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video

13 'elite troops' were arrested by Indonesia's military on Monday for being involved in a video of an indigenous Papua man being tortured; the Papua man is believed to be part of a separatist group.