Foreign-born residents of Japan file suit over alleged racial profiling by police
Three foreign-born residents of Japan filed a lawsuit on Monday against the national and local governments over alleged illegal questioning…
Iran Foreign Minister in Pakistan for talks to ease tensions after deadly cross-border airstrikes
Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan for talks Monday, as both nations sought to ease tensions after deadly cross-border strikes…
North Korea hosts visit by China’s foreign minister as it continues its efforts to strengthen ties with Beijing
On Friday, North Korea said it was hosting a visit by a delegation of China led by Vice Foreign Minister…
Japan says deadly New Year’s Day earthquake damage cost could reach $17.6 billion
The cost of the damage wreaked by a huge New Year’s Day earthquake that killed at least 236 people in…
Bae Hyun-jin, South Korea parliament’s member attacked in street: Report
A South Korean ruling party lawmaker, Bae Hyun-jin, was “attacked” on a street in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district on Thursday…
North Korea tested new strategic cruise missile: KCNA
North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what…
Taiwan detected 6 Chinese balloons flew over the island
On Monday, Taiwan said that six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace just north of it,…
North Korea ‘ready to greet’ Russian President Vladimir Putin
North Korea’s top diplomat said her country is “ready to greet” Russian President Vladimir Putin, state media reported Sunday, in…
North Korea says tested ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’ in response to recent drills
North Korea said on Friday that it had tested an “underwater nuclear weapon system” in response to joint naval exercises…
Taiwan detect 24 Chinese warplanes around the island in the first show of force since the election
More than 20 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the self-ruled island…
US Military to deploy two helicopters in Japan to earthquake-hit peninsula: Officials
The United States will deploy two military helicopters in Japan to the earthquake-hit Noto peninsula on the country’s west coast…
North Korean FM visits Russia amid concerns of alleged arms cooperation deal
On Monday, North Korea’s foreign minister is visiting Russia for three days of talks, as international concern grows over an…
North Korea successfully test-firing of solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile: KCNA
North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA said early Monday, confirming prior reports from…
Lai Ching-te, who China views as a “troublemaker”, won Taiwan’s widely watched presidential election
Lai Ching-te won Taiwan's widely watched presidential election with more than 40 percent of the vote, along with his running…
Tsai Ing-wen and other political heavyweights cast ballots in Taiwan elections
Several of Taiwan's political heavyweights, including President Tsai Ing-wen, went to polling stations on Saturday morning to cast their ballots…
Millions in Taiwan vote in election under threats from China
Millions in Taiwan voted for a new president in the face of threats from China that choosing the wrong leader…
Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since 2020
A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns…
China and Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals as India relations worsen
China pledged to protect the Maldives’ “sovereignty” and agreed to upgrade ties with the strategic Indian Ocean archipelago after signing…
Three-metre tsunami waves recorded at Japan nuclear plant after recent earthquake
Three-metre (10-foot) tsunami waves were recorded at, but did not damage, a nuclear plant in Japan in the recent earthquake,…
Nepal police arrest spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ over allegations of disappearances and rape
On Wednesday, Nepal police said they had arrested a spiritual leader whose devotees believe him to be a reincarnation of…
