Asia

N.Korea nuclear attack on US would spell end of Kim regime: White House

WASHINGTON  (AFP) - Washington on Saturday reiterated its warning to North Korea that any nuclear attack on the United States…

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military

BANGKOK (AFP) - Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar's junta said Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days…

Japan, ASEAN agree to boost maritime security cooperation

  TOKYO, Dec 17, 2023 (AFP) - Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed on Sunday to boost dialogue and cooperation…

Chinese social media users warned against economic ‘pessimism’

By Jing Xuan TENG SHANGHAI, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese social media users reported on Friday that they had…

Temporary ceasefire agreed between junta, armed groups in north Myanmar: China

  BEIJING, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing said on Thursday it had mediated a temporary ceasefire in fighting between…

Philippines to study constitution change for investment push: President Marcos

MANILA, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday he has ordered a study on whether the…

China blasts US and UK over criticism of Hong Kong activist bounties

BEIJING, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - China lashed out at Britain and the United States Friday after they condemned Hong…

Snowy weather blamed for Beijing metro train collision, 102 passengers injured

BEIJING, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - An evening rush-hour accident on the Beijing metro left 102 people with fractures after…

ASEAN, Japan to bolster security ties with China in mind

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - Leaders from Southeast Asia and Japan will hold talks this weekend on boosting security…

Hong Kong offers bounties for 5 activists accused of security crimes

  By Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong police on Thursday offered HK$1 million bounties…

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