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South Korea July 11, 2024

South Korea preparing 'StarWars' laser defense system to take out North Korean drones

South Korean military officials claim lasers composed of sustained, concentrated light beams used to overheat aerial targets are forthcoming at the Demilitarized Zone border with North Korea.

TAIWAN July 11, 2024

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help island defend itself, China responds with show of force

Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, promised to help Taiwan’s defend itself. China then flew 66 warplanes near the island in an apparent show of force.

NATO July 10, 2024

NATO forges closer ties with Asian partners in response to concerns over China

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe.

Asia July 9, 2024

27 injured in explosion after pile of confiscated illegal fireworks ignite in southern Philippines

Twenty-seven people were injured on Monday afternoon when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines.

India July 8, 2024

Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, complicating the relationship between India and Russia.

DISASTERS July 8, 2024

Landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia leaves 11 dead, dozens missing

Heavy rains in Indonesia caused a landslide that killed at least 11 people at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island. Twenty-three survivors have been rescued so far.

Asia July 6, 2024

As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him

The 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, is 89 years old, raising questions about his successor and what might come next.

Japan July 5, 2024

Wacky antics in Tokyo's governor race, from raunchy photos to dog posters, take over the city

Residents of Tokyo say publicity stunts have far outstripped traditional campaigning in the city's gubernatorial race. Some politicians say it's the only way to get attention.

SPORTS July 2, 2024

Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing during match

Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old badminton player from China, died after collapsing during a match in Indonesia earlier this week.

India July 2, 2024

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.

North Korea July 2, 2024

North Korea says new missile carries 'super-large warhead,' but experts skeptical of claims

North Korea claimed it test fired a missile that can carry “a super-large warhead." South Korea speculated the launch was actually unsuccessful and the North's report was a cover-up.