TAIWAN April 25, 2024 Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.
Japan April 24, 2024 IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.
North Korea April 23, 2024 North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say After North Korea conducted a new missile test on Monday, experts warn the hermit country has a date circled on its calendar for more possible provocations.
TAIWAN April 17, 2024 Taiwan's military submarine program to proceed after resignation of project chief Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.
POLITICS April 16, 2024 Last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War will lie in honor at the US Capitol Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Congress' leaders announced on Tuesday.
Oceans April 16, 2024 Coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans, scientists say Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, according to reef scientists.
DISASTERS April 16, 2024 Bodies of 3-year-old girl and her mother recovered after deadly Indonesia landslide Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a 3-year-old girl and her mother on Tuesday, who were both victims of a deadly landslide over the weekend.
Australia April 13, 2024 'Incredible' mom died trying to save nine-month-old baby from Sydney serial stabber: report The first victim of the serial stabbing in Sydney, Australia, to be identified in news reports is Ash Good, a mother who died trying to save her nine-month-old baby, who was stabbed.
Australia April 13, 2024 Witnesses describe 'enormous courage' of hero cop who stopped Australia stabbing spree An Australian police officer is being called a hero after she fearlessly confronted a suspect who stabbed multiple people at Westfield Bondi Junction and put an end to his rampage.
World April 13, 2024 Suspect among six dead in Australian stabbing spree at busy shopping center: police At least six people, including the suspect, are dead and eight others are injured after a stabbing spree at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in Sydney, Australia.
Hawaii April 12, 2024 Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.