South Korea on Sunday reported the smallest rise in coronavirus infections in three weeks, remaining under 200 for a fourth consecutive day as tighter restrictions cap a second wave. The Korea Centers ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey threatens Greece over disputed Mediterranean territorial claims
President Erdogan has issued the warning a day before his forces launch military drills in the region. Locked for weeks in a tense standoff, the crisis is the most serious in Turkish-Greek relations ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Japan ruling party member suggests early election: media
Japan's next prime minister could call a snap general election shortly after taking office next week, a senior member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said on Sunday, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Haishen closes in as Japan braces for record wind, rain
Typhoon Haishen drew closer to Japan's southern mainland on Sunday, prompting authorities to recommend evacuation and warn of potentially record rainfall, unprecedented wind, high tides and large ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Haishen unleashes rain, strong winds in south Japan
The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week unleashed fierce winds and rain on southern islands on Sunday, blowing off rooftops and leaving homes without power as it edged northward into an ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone
His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly. ( read original story ...)
Southwestern Japan Braces For Powerful Typhoon Haishen
A powerful typhoon is making its way toward southwestern Japan, forcing authorities to urge caution and prepare for powerful winds and rainfall. Japan's meteorological agency said Typhoon Haishen had ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon approaches Japan with violent winds, heavy rain
A powerful typhoon headed toward southern Japan Sunday, bringing violent winds and heavy rains with officials warning it could be strong enough to snap power poles and flip vehicles. ( read original story ...)
16 killed in Bangladesh mosque gas explosion
A suspected gas explosion tore through a Bangladesh mosque killing at least 16 people while dozens suffered life-threatening burns, police said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Suspected gas blast kills 17 worshippers in Bangladesh mosque
A suspected gas pipeline explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh killed 17 people and injured dozens as worshippers were about to end their prayers, officials said on Saturday. The blast, which fire ... ( read original story ...)