Asia

South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

SEOUL, Sept 26, 2023 (AFP) - South Korea staged its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its…

US army chief and allies discuss Asia-Pacific in India

NEW DELHI, Sept 26, 2023 (AFP) - Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met…

China warns Philippines not to ‘stir up trouble’ over disputed reef

BEIJING, Sept 26, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast…

Singapore blows up 100kg WWII-era bomb after thousands evacuated

Singapore army specialists on Tuesday detonated a 100-kilogram (220-pound) World War II-era bomb found at a construction site, causing a…

N. Korea reopens borders to foreigners after 3 years: Chinese state media

BEIJING, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea will allow foreign nationals to enter the country from Monday, Chinese state…

Philippine Coast Guard says ‘successfully removes’ barrier at disputed reef

MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it had removed a floating barrier at a…

Indonesia to regulate social media sales soon: leader

JAKARTA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said new regulation on social media commerce could be passed…

Philippines vows removal of Chinese barriers at disputed reef

MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines vowed Monday to take "all appropriate actions" for the removal of floating…

Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins

BANGKOK, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they…

Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy

  HANOI, Sept 23, 2023 (AFP) - Vietnam has executed long-time death row prisoner Le Van Manh, a lawyer confirmed…

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