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2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At least two firefighters died and hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in…
Taiwan’s president says the defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP in military…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday that the island's defense budget will…
Pakistani leader calls for unity to combat militants after a surge in attacks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister called Tuesday on the country's political leadership to unite in its…
Suicide car bomber hits buses carrying security forces, killing 7 in southwestern…
At least five Pakistani officers have been killed and 10 wounded when a suicide car bomber targeted a convoy of…
US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department on Friday announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and…
UN chief in Bangladesh for a first-hand look at Rohingya camps as he pushes for…
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is getting a first-hand look at the situation of…
Pakistan says insurgents who attacked a passenger train killed 21 hostages while…
Pakistani officials say insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 people in the southwest killed 21…
A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An explosives-filled trailer that Australian politicians earlier described as an…
Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to…
HONG KONG (AP) — An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong set off…
Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage in law is unconstitutional, a…
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court on Friday ruled that Japan's refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is…
In tense relations with India, Pakistani TV dramas break down barriers that…
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Two Pakistani women sit together on a couch, rehearsing their lines while a director…
Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by…
