September 21, 2024 New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from captivity after more than 19 months following his abduction by Indonesian rebels early last year.
September 21, 2024 New Zealand pilot held captive by Indonesian rebels for 19 months is released Phillip Mark Mehrtens is seen on Saturday, Sept. 21, following his release from custody. (Credit: APTN/Cartenz Peace Taskforce Handout)
September 21, 2024 Sri Lankan voters to chose from 38 candidates in consequential presidential election Thirty-eight candidates are running for president of the Asian nation of Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from a 2022 economic collapse. Its incumbent president faces a tight race.
September 18, 2024 North Korea launches fresh wave of trash balloons toward South Korea North Korea launched a fresh wave of “trash balloons" toward its southern neighbors Wednesday night, according to local media.
September 17, 2024 China exerts new restrictions on exports of minerals critical to US weapons making China slapped new export controls on a batch of minerals, including antimony, that are key to the U.S. defense industry in a move that could send prices in the defense sector soaring.
September 15, 2024 Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after the original ship returned to port.
September 15, 2024 'Serpent' serial killer who murdered American tourist stuns detective with demeanor Charles Sobhraj, the French serial killer accused of murdering at least a dozen western tourists traveling through Asia in the 1970s, is now sharing his story.
September 14, 2024 Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides, flooding As rescue workers recovered more bodies from parts of Vietnam hit by flash floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi, the death toll has risen to 233.
September 11, 2024 Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes Over 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused and neglected at Islamic charity homes have been rescued by Malaysian authorities; 171 adults were arrested.
September 11, 2024 Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead Days after Asia's most powerful typhoon this year left at least 179 people dead, thousands living near the Red River in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi were evacuated as its waters flooded streets.