Flash Floods, Slides in Eastern Indonesia Kill at Least 50
JAYAPURA, Indonesia — A disaster official say days of torrential downpours have triggered flash floods and mudslides in mountainside villages in Indonesia's easternmost province,...
Police Announce 2 More Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing
KUALA LUMPUR — The women suspected of fatally poisoning a scion of North Korea's ruling family were trained to coat their hands with toxic chemicals then wipe them on his face, police said Wednesday, announcing they were now seeking a North Korean diplomat in connection with the attack.
Myanmar: 1st Rohingya Camp Will Be Ready Next Week
BANGKOK — A top Myanmar official said Monday that a camp to house Rohingya Muslim and Hindu refugees who return from Bangladesh will be ready by its promised deadline next week.
Disagreements Over China, Korea in ASEAN Delay Joint Statement
MANILA — Two Southeast Asian diplomats say disagreements over North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile tests and territorial disputes in the South China Sea have prevented the region's top diplomats from promptly issuing their joint communique after an annual summit in Manila over the weekend.
Talks on Pacific Trade Pact Resume Without US
DANANG, Vietnam — The Pacific Rim trade pact abandoned by President Donald Trump remains in limbo, judging from differing reports on the status of...
Hunt for Missing Malaysian Plane Likely to End in June
KUALA LUMPUR — The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 by a U.S. company will likely end in June, a Malaysian official said, as families of passengers marked the fourth anniversary of the plane's disappearance with renewed hope that the world's biggest aviation mystery will be solved.
Vietnam Arrests 8 People After Economic Zone Law Protests
HANOI — Vietnamese police have arrested eight more people after protests a week ago over a ...
Women’s Trial in Kim Jong Nam Killing Heads to Defense Phase
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two Southeast Asian women on trial for the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told to begin...
US Sanctions Singapore Companies Over N Korea Dealings
WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on the Singapore-based director of a commodities company accused of laundering money for North Korea through...
Late Burst Lifts Lin Dan Into Badminton Worlds 3rd Round
GLASGOW, Scotland — Lin Dan stepped up a gear just in time to avoid an upset against Emil Holst of Denmark in the second round of the badminton world championships on Wednesday.