Asia

Ex-diplomats, scholars urge China to release Canadians

by Elizabeth LAW Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A group of more than 100 former diplomats and academics…

Israel says strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket

by Mike Smith Agence France Presse JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israel struck what it said were Iranian targets in Syria…

Israeli bombardment in Syria kills 11: monitor

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Israeli strikes that hit several targets in Syria overnight to Monday killed at least 11 pro-regime…

Turkey ready to ensure security of north Syria city: Erdogan

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey is ready to take over ensuring the security of Manbij in northern Syria in order…

‘Not partners’: Abe, Putin on collision course over islands

by Richard Carter with Ola Cichowlas in Moscow Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The leaders of Japan and…

Three Filipinas nabbed in Thailand for raising funds allegedly for children’s charity — DFA

(Eagle News) -- Three Filipinas were arrested in Thailand for raising funds allegedly for a children's charity, the Department of…

Volcano erupts on small Japan island: agency

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A volcano erupted on a small island in southern Japan on Thursday, the country's meteorological agency…

Deadly IS-claimed suicide attack hits US forces in north Syria

by Delil Souleiman with Tony Gamal-Gabriel in Beirut Agence France Presse QAMISHLI, Syria (AFP) -- A suicide attack killed four…

Japan sees record 31 million tourists in 2018

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan welcomed a record 31 million foreign visitors in 2018, official data showed Wednesday, as the…

DFA asks Indonesia for help in locating missing Filipina tourist

(Eagle News) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs has asked the assistance of Indonesian authorities after the family of a…

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