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Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat
TAIPEI - Taiwan's government raised its travel warning for China on Thursday, telling its citizens not to go unless absolutely necessary,...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
SEOUL - North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert
WASHINGTON - International efforts to isolate Myanmar's ruling junta appear to have dented its ability to purchase new military equipment...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
China's Communist Party to hold key third plenum on July 15-18, state media say
BEIJING - China's Communist Party will hold a long-delayed third plenum from July 15-18, the Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday....
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest China's actions in South China Sea, Marcos says
MANILA -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his country needed to "do more" than protest the "illegal action" taken...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
China gives cities over $316 million in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING - China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan ($316.4 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies and...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden's top aides told the visiting Israeli defense chief this week that Washington is maintaining a...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department's 2023 religious freedom report on India noted violent attacks on minority groups, especially...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
UN-led Doha meeting with Taliban not about recognition, says UN
UNITED NATIONS - A United Nations-led meeting with Afghanistan's Taliban in Qatar this weekend will not be a discussion about...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Israel preparing to increase water supply for Gazans, sources say
JERUSALEM - Israel, under pressure from Western allies to ease a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, is preparing to boost electricity to a...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Erdogan says Turkey stands with Lebanon as tensions rise with Israel
ANKARA - President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey stood in solidarity with Lebanon amid growing tensions with Israel on Wednesday and called...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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