Asia

Taiwan FM says conflict with China would have ‘disastrous results’

TAIPEI, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "disastrous results" for the world, Foreign Minister…

US says concerned over Chinese reclamation in Manila Bay

MANILA, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - US diplomats have raised security and environmental concerns with the Philippines over the involvement…

Winning party in Thai election excluded from coalition

BANGKOK, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - The reformist party that won Thailand's general election was excluded Wednesday from a coalition…

Typhoon knocks out power in southern Japan

TOKYO, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - One person was reportedly killed and hundreds of thousands were without electricity in southern…

Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago: weather service

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Rains that pummeled Beijing in recent days were the heaviest since records began 140 years ago,…

Forced to flee: Despair after India deadly ethnic clashes

By Aishwarya KUMAR Agence France-Presse MOIRANG, India (AFP) -- Deadly ethnic violence in India's troubled Manipur state divided communities but…

At least 11 killed, 27 missing in Beijing rainstorms

By Jing Xuan TENG Agence France-Presse MENTOUGOU, China (AFP) -- At least 11 people are dead and 27 missing after…

Military helicopters deliver aid to Beijing flood victims

By Jing Xuan TENG Agence France-Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) --China deployed military helicopters on Tuesday to deliver supplies to stranded…

Pampanga placed under state of calamity

The entire province of Pampanga has been placed under a state of calamity by the Provincial Board, following the endorsement…

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delaying polls

YANGON, July 31, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar's junta announced a six-month extension to a state of emergency Monday, signalling a…

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