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China says Indian troops crossed border, opened fire

China on Tuesday said its troops were forced to take "countermeasures" after Indian soldiers crossed...

Eyeing China, Taiwan urges alliance against 'aggressive actions'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday (Sep 8) for an alliance of democracies to...

China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases

China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases for Sep 6, up from 10 a day earlier,...

China to hold more military drills off northeast, east coasts

China will hold further military exercises from Monday (Sep 7) along its northeast and eastern...

India overtakes Brazil as country second-worst hit by COVID-19

India overtook Brazil on Monday (Sep 7) to become the second-worst damaged country in terms...

Nothing to see: COVID origins off-limits as China's Wuhan touts recovery

The Huanan seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, believed by many to be...

Experts join efforts to salvage burning tanker off Sri Lanka

A team of authorities is joining efforts to salvage a sizable oil tanker that is...

China reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, unchanged from a day earlier

 Mainland China reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Sep 5, unchanged from a day earlier,...

Philippine police draw flak for intend to monitor social media on quarantine

Philippine police drew criticism from netizens and activists on Sunday (Sep 6) for an idea...

South Korea's COVID-19 cases at 3-week low, below 200 for fourth day

South Korea on Sunday (Sep 6) reported the tiniest rise in coronavirus infections in three...

India becomes third country to pass 4 million COVID-19 cases

India is among the most world's third country to pass four million COVID-19 infections, setting...

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un tours typhoon-hit area, directs recovery effort

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday (Sep 5) toured areas hit by a...

Japan's Suga signals focus on protecting jobs, rules out sales tax cut

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Saturday (Sep 5) the new prime minister...

North Korea blames officials' inaction for typhoon casualties

North Korea's ruling party is calling for the punishment of officials whose failure to check...

Stricken oil tanker pushed from Sri Lankan coast

A fire-stricken oil tanker was pushed away from Sri Lanka's coast and into deeper waters...

Images recommend North Korea could be preparing launch of submarine missile: Think-tank

Satellite imagery of a North Korean shipyard on Friday (Sep 4) shows activity suggestive of...