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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 1, 2024 UN denies recognition of Taliban government following multinational meeting A U.N.-led, Afghanistan-focused meeting with the Taliban does not translate to recognition of the group's claim to the government in Kabul, an official said Monday.
June 30, 2024 North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.
June 27, 2024 Thai banks are leading financial backers of Burma's military, UN expert says Thai banks have become the main supplier of international financial services for Burma’s military government, according to a report by a U.N. expert on human rights.
June 27, 2024 Rescuers work to retrieve 3 bodies discovered on Japan's Mount Fuji Three bodies were discovered in a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One body has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold due to bad weather.
June 26, 2024 South Korea says North Korean launch of possible hypersonic missile failed mid-flight South Korea’s military on Wednesday accused North Korea of launching a hypersonic missile that exploded mid-flight.