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Fire kills at least 25 at religious school in Malaysian capital: Officials

The fire at Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah was reported at around 5.40 a.m. on Wednesday.

Sep 14, 2017

South Korea, US plan more drills after North Korea nuclear test rattles globe

The United Nations Security Council was set to meet later on Monday to discuss fresh sanctions against North Korea.

Sep 4, 2017

Braving security fears, Chinese seek 'Silk Road' riches in Pakistan

Islamic State's killing of two Chinese nationals in the restive Baluchistan province in June highlighted the risks posed by Islamist militants.

Aug 28, 2017

Macau struggles to recover from Typhoon Hato's destruction

Many residents and tourists complained that the government was woefully unprepared for Typhoon Hato and its destructive winds of more than 200 kmh (124 mph).

Aug 24, 2017

South Korea finance minister says will act to stabilize financial markets if needed

Foreign investors have been net sellers of South Korean shares since August 9.

Aug 16, 2017

As India marks 70 years of partition, memories fresh of border bloodshed

During the chaotic transition, train cars full of bodies arrived at railway stations in the twin cities of Lahore and Amritsar in the province of Punjab, which was split roughly down the middle at partition on Aug. 14, 1947.

Aug 15, 2017

Donald Trump to meet North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un

South Korea, US agree on pressure for North Korea, China media warns on sanctions

The United Nations Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Saturday that could slash its $3 billion annual export revenue by a third.

Aug 7, 2017

China calls for halt to US THAAD deployment in South Korea

China said it wants to halt THAAD US anti-missile defense system in South Korea and dismantle relevant equipment.

Aug 6, 2017

North Korea detains another American citizen

UN vote Saturday on US bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests

A council diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was a "high confidence" that North Korea ally China and Russia would support the draft resolution.

Aug 5, 2017

US may soon expand UN talks on North Korea sanctions, signalling China deal: Diplomats

Since 4 July, the United States has been negotiating with Pyongyang ally China on a draft resolution to impose new sanctions on North Korea.

Aug 4, 2017

Tillerson says US wants North Korea dialogue 'at some point'

Tillerson says that Washington sought to persuade North Korea to give up its missile and nuclear weapons programs through peaceful pressure.

Aug 2, 2017

US, Japan to tighten noose on North Korea, expects China to follow suit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke with US President Donald Trump and decided for further action on North Korea.

Jul 31, 2017

UN warns of sanctions after north Korea rocket launch

North Korea tests another ICBM, claims all of US in strike range

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the midnight launch of the missile on Friday night.

Jul 29, 2017

US energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians

Pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov are sometimes called the "Jerky Boys of Russia," after an American duo who put out recordings of their prank phone calls in the 1990s.

Jul 26, 2017

US judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals

US District Judge Mark Goldsmith granted a preliminary injunction requested by lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Jul 25, 2017

Japan PM Abe denies favours for friend amid falling support

Japan Prime Miniter Shinzo Abe is accused of favouring Kake Gakuen (Kake Educational Institution) in seeking approval for a veterinary school in a special economic zone.

Jul 24, 2017

North Korea conducts public executions for theft, watching South Korea media: report

The Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) says its report was based on interviews with 375 North Korean defectors from the isolated state over a period of two years.

Jul 19, 2017

Knife-wielding man kills two in southern China Wal-Mart: Xinhua

The accused also injured nine people and they are being treated in the hospital.

Jul 17, 2017

California's Pilot fire: At least 6,298 acres of forest have been destroyed in wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.

Huge California wildfire spreads overnight as crews dig in

The fire broke out near Santa Barbara and firefighters battled on Saturday to gain control of it.

Jul 16, 2017

Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo dies in custody, struck by liver cancer

Liu, 61, was jailed for 11 years in 2009 for "inciting subversion of state power".

Jul 14, 2017

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