South Korean lawmakers decide whether to impeach the president over his proposed martial law.
South Korean lawmakers began meeting Saturday to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt…
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Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill at least 20 people, and there are fears more victims could be discovered in the rubble.
Jakarta — Rescuers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment Tuesday to extricate themselves from weekend floods and landslides that killed…
Lawmakers travel to Maui and Asia to discuss California energy and transportation
Tis the season for California lawmakers to travel the world, some to lush resorts with chatty lobbyists, at no cost….
UN climate deal promises $300 billion in annual aid to developing countries
After marathon negotiations that stretched into Sunday morning, world leaders at the UN climate talks (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, reached…
An American citizen dies in Laos after several tourists were allegedly poisoned by alcohol
A US citizen has died in a tourist town in Laos, Southeast Asia, following reports that several travelers suffered suspected…
Japan’s oldest royal Princess Yuriko, wartime sister-in-law of Emperor Hirohito, has died at 101
Tokyo —Japanese Princess Yuriko, wife of Emperor Hirohito’s brother and eldest member of the imperial family, has died following a…
Rising US Dollar Hits Asian Markets
The strength of the U.S. dollar roiled Asian markets on Thursday, as investors weighed a U.S. inflation report that showed…
Telegram app hosts ‘underground marketplaces’ for Southeast Asian criminal gangs, UN says
Powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia are widely using the messaging app Telegram, enabling a fundamental shift in the way…
Python crushes Thai woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she is rescued by police
Bangkok — A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do the evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt…
US military ready to escort Philippine ships in South China Sea amid war with China: commander
Manila, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China…
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