Asia

The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by cyclonic rains on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has climbed to 303, the country’s disaster mitigation agency confirmed on Saturday, up sharply from …

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte must remain in detention, rejecting an appeal for his release on grounds of age and deteriorating health. …

Hong Kong authorities confirmed on Friday that rescue operations at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have ended, with the death toll from the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 …

India has announced a major energy deal with the United States that will see Washington supply nearly 10 percent of the country’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, marking a significant …

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked controversy after admitting she sleeps only two to four hours each night. The revelation came shortly after she held a staff meeting at …

Two airport security staff were killed early Monday when a cargo aircraft skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, collided with their patrol vehicle, and pushed it into …

A high-level Afghan delegation led by Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob arrived in Doha on Saturday for peace talks with Pakistan, following a temporary extension of a ceasefire aimed at …

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met with United Nations officials and foreign diplomats on Thursday to present a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, despite lingering questions over the Palestinian Authority’s …

In a pivotal moment for the Middle East, Hamas on Monday released the final 20 living Israeli hostages held in Gaza, while Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners …

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for “courage” from world leaders working to forge a peace plan for Gaza, as international attention pivots toward a high-profile summit in Sharm el-Sheikh …