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US THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises

The US missile defense test over the Pacific Ocean has gained significance after North Korea's July 4 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Jul 12, 2017

South Korea says North Korea yet to obtain missile re-entry technology for ICBM

Meanwhile, Moscow claims that the Hwasong-14 was not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but a medium-range missile.

Jul 11, 2017

Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism

Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia.

Jul 10, 2017

US plans to test THAAD missile defenses as N.Korea tensions mount

The US missile defense test will gain significance in the wake of North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Jul 8, 2017

Sri Lanka leader pledges to consult Buddhist leaders over new constitution

The island nation's Buddhist leaders are opposed to introducing a new constitution, for fear it may reduce their influence among the population of 21 million.

Jul 7, 2017

North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; US calls for global action

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the test, on the eve of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, represented "a new escalation of the threat" to the United States and its allies.

Jul 5, 2017

Japan: Shinzo Abe's party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll, popular governor wins big

Koike's Tokyo Citizens First Party and its allies took 79 seats in the 127-seat assembly whereas LDP won a mere 23.

Jul 3, 2017

India launches new economic era with sales tax reform

At a midnight ceremony in parliament's central hall Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee together launched the new tax by pressing a button.

Jul 1, 2017

Top papal adviser charged with sexual assault in blow to Vatican

Cardinal George Pell is the highest-ranking Vatican official to be charged with sexual abuse.

Jun 29, 2017

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump growing frustrated with China, weighs trade steps: officials

US President Donald Trump is now considering possible trade actions against Beijing.

Jun 28, 2017

US Supreme Court breathes new life into Trump's travel ban

Trump issued the travel ban amid rising international concern about attacks carried out by Islamist militants like those in Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin and other cities.

Jun 27, 2017

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump has placed high hopes on China and its president, Xi Jinping, exerting greater influence on North Korea.

Jun 26, 2017

Bomber planning to attack Mecca's Grand Mosque blows himself up ahead of Eid

It was not immediately clear who was behind the plot to attack the mosque, but the Islamic State group is suspected.

Jun 24, 2017

SE Asian countries commit to cohesive approach to thwart militants

Foreign ministers and defense officials of the three neighboring countries agreed to work together to track communications and crack down on the flow of arms, fighters and money.

Jun 23, 2017

New Indonesia law to allow jailing of militant returnees

The tightening of anti-terrorism laws in the world's largest Muslim-majority country comes as concern grows about the spread of influence of Islamic State.

Jun 22, 2017

Philippines says Islamist militants withdraw from school, no casualties

The military is investigating whether around five civilians were still with the militants.

Jun 21, 2017

Philippines launches offensive in hope of recapturing Marawi by weekend festival

The offensive came amid worry that rebel reinforcements could arrive in the city after Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Jun 20, 2017

Trump acknowledges he is under investigation in Russia probe

The Russia issue has cast a shadow over Trump's five months in office.

Jun 17, 2017

Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

Another US appeals court refuses to revive Trump travel ban

The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals used narrow grounds to reject the Trump administration's bid to undo a Hawaii federal judge's decision blocking the temporary ban.

Jun 13, 2017

U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city

The Philippines military says the United States was providing technical assistance to end the siege of Marawi City by fighters allied to Islamic State.

Jun 11, 2017

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