Asia

Earthquake in Taiwan ‘strongest in 25 years’: Taipei seismology official

TAIPEI, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - The earthquake that hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday morning was "the strongest in 25…

Main airport in Japan’s Okinawa suspends flights after tsunami alert: official

TOKYO, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - - Flights were suspended at the main airport in Japan's southern region of Okinawa…

Philippines warns of tsunami, orders evacuation of coastal areas after 7.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan

MANILA, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines warned of "high tsunami waves" and called for the evacuation of coastal…

Major 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan triggers tsunami warnings across the region

By Amber WANG TAIPEI, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday morning, prompting…

Japan’s royal family makes Instagram debut

TOKYO, April 1, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's royal family is now on Instagram -- but don't expect any candid selfies…

Indian opposition protest arrest of leader ahead of polls

By Arunabh SAIKIA NEW DELHI, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Top leaders of India's opposition coalition and thousands of supporters…

Firefighters douse blaze at exploded Jakarta ammo depot

JAKARTA, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze that levelled an ammunition warehouse just outside…

US outlet Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office over security law fears

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - The US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) said Friday it had closed its…

China’s competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution

BEIJING, March 28, 2024 (AFP) - China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring…

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