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TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke...

China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI - China launched a weather satellite on Sunday (April 16) as civilian flights altered their routes to avoid a Chinese-imposed no-fly...

Former Indian lawmaker slain live on TV while in police custody

LUCKNOW, India - A former lawmaker in India's parliament, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while police...

North Korea celebrates building 10,000 modern homes in Pyongyang

SEOUL - North Korea held a ceremony on Sunday (April 16) to celebrate the completion of 10,000 new modern homes in...

China’s relationship with Europe will be determined by Beijing’s behaviour, EU policy chief says

KARUIZAWA - The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by Beijing’s behaviour, including what happens with Taiwan, the...

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb thrown at him during outdoor event, suspect held

TOKYO - A smoke bomb was reportedly thrown at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was about to deliver...

Singapore wealth group denies report of directive to keep quiet on China-linked fund inflows

A private banking industry group in Singapore on Friday (April 14) denied a media report that the city state had...

Japan approves $10.8 billion Osaka resort, country’s first casino

TOKYO — Japan on Friday (April 14) approved a plan to build the country's first casino in the western city of...

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gets a drenching in surprise water fight appearance

BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha got a soaking on Friday (April 14) as a surprise participant in one...

Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says