Asia

US says Saudis can do more after UN Khashoggi probe

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US official said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia should do more to ensure accountability over…

Xi heads to North Korea to meet Kim ahead of Trump talks

by Sebastien Berger with Poornima Weerasekara in Beijing BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a historic trip…

DFA checking if there are Filipinos affected in Japan quake

  (Eagle News) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is “closely monitoring the situation” of more than…

Japan quake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt

  by Shingo Ito Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan, sparking a tsunami…

Hong Kong leader offers “most sincere apology” for public turmoil created by extradition bill

  (Eagle News) -- Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam offered her "most sincere apology" Tuesday for the political unrest…

China’s Xi to visit North Korea this week ahead of G20

by Eva Xiao with Sebastien Berger in Pyongyang BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Xi Jinping will make the first trip to…

UPDATED: China earthquake kills 12, injures 134

  BEIJING, China (AFP) --The toll from a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 12 dead and 134…

Shooting at rally mars Raptors celebration of NBA crown

by Jorge Uzon TORONTO, Canada (AFP ) -- A giant parade to celebrate the Toronto Raptors winning their first NBA…

At least six dead, 75 hurt in China quake

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday, leaving at least six people…

Police kill gunman who opened fire on US courthouse

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A man armed with an automatic rifle opened fire on a Dallas federal courthouse on…

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