Asia
Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across border
Russia and North Korea held a ceremony marking the opening of the first road bridge across their narrow shared border.
4 DAYS AGO
North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open
This week's maneuvers involving Japan, South Korea, and the United States are established in 2023 in what officials called an effort to deter Pyongyang's missile and nuclear threats.
5 DAYS AGO
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
Operations have been suspended at six airports, including the Hussein Sastranegara airport in Bandung and Radin Inten II airport near Bandar Lampung on Sumatra, the country's Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said. Several airports in cities, including Semarang and Surabaya, have been prepared as "alternatives for landing" Dudy added.
5 DAYS AGO
US envoys discuss with Putin ‘substantive’ plans for steps to end Ukraine war
US and Russian envoys discuss plans to end the Ukraine war as Moscow and Kyiv agree to a three-day truce for peace talks.
6 DAYS AGO
Nepal flood death toll rises to over 1300, with 5,642 missing: Disaster authority
Flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border kill 1,308 people and leave 5,624 missing, while rescuers continue searches and pull two hydropower workers alive from debris.
September 4, 2026
SCO terror clause puts Afghanistan, India under spotlight over terrorism
The Bishkek Declaration calls for combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism in all their forms, providing Pakistan with a broader diplomatic framework to raise its concerns.
September 2, 2026
China tightens rules on selling unfinished homes to lift sector
China tightens pre-sale rules for unfinished homes and extends mortgage terms to 40 years
August 28, 2026
No signs Russia prepping military attack on NATO countries: EU official
European intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is preparing a military attack on European NATO countries, while warning Moscow continues hybrid attacks against Europe
August 27, 2026
President Zardari, PM Sharif express heartfelt sympathies for Nepal flood victims
Rescue teams find hundreds of people missing on Nepal border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 160; many of the missing are foreign tourists, officials say of the disaster that wiped out entire villages.
August 27, 2026