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Beijing marathon postponed as China battles Delta COVID-19 outbreak

The Beijing marathon this weekend has been postponed until further notice, organisers said, as China...

'Stars aligning' for Pakistan's polio eradication effort after sharp drop in cases

Pakistan has its best chance ever to stamp out polio, officials say, after a surprise...

Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach...

US envoy urges North Korea to end 'provocations', accept offer of talks

North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests were "concerning and counterproductive" for efforts to reduce tensions,...

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits northeast Taiwan: Weather bureau

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Sunday (Oct 24), with residents reporting strong shaking...

China passes law to cut homework pressure on students

China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the "twin pressures" of homework...

Japan adopts plan to push clean energy, nuclear to cut carbon emissions

Japan adopted a new energy policy on Friday that promotes nuclear and renewables as sources...

Vietnam to open Phu Quoc island to vaccinated tourists in November

Vietnam plans to reopen the resort island of Phu Quoc to vaccinated foreign visitors in...

North Korea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China

North Korea on Saturday (Oct 23) accused the Biden administration of raising military tensions with...

North Korea says US overreacting to missile test

North Korea said on Thursday (Oct 21) the United States was overreacting to its recent...

6 missing, a day after ship capsizes off South Korea

Aircraft and ships were searching off South Korea's eastern coast on Thursday (Oct 21) for...

Taliban vows to work with Russia, regional players over Islamic State threats

The Taliban agreed on Wednesday (Oct 20) to work with Russia, China and Iran on...

South Korea seeks space race entry with first homegrown rocket

South Korea is aiming to join the ranks of advanced spacefaring nations on Thursday (Oct...

Chinese-North Korean defectors face hardship in South Korea

Abandoned, he feels, by three countries, Cho Guk-gyeong shows a visitor his South Korean alien...

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in hospital with elbow fracture

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam fractured her right elbow after a fall at the official...

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure

Myanmar's military government has freed hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison, including...