Natural Disasters 13 hours ago Indonesia’s Ruang volcano spits more hot ash after eruption forces schools and airports to close Authorities warned locals of possible super-hot volcanic clouds and a tsunami if the mountain falls into the sea following another eruption of Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano.
Japan 1 day ago Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.
Asia 1 day ago Former Kazakhstan minister arrested for alleged role in unrest that left 238 dead Former Kazakh Interior Minister Erlan Turgumbayev has been arrested in connection with a deadly police crackdown on protests that erupted in 2022, officials say.
Japan 1 day ago Japan PM Kishida says he will not step down after his party's loss in special elections amid scandal Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would win back the people's trust by addressing corruption after his party lost the country's special election.
Pakistan 1 day ago Gunmen kill police officer guarding polio workers in Pakistan's northwest Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwest. Police said Tuesday that the gunmen fired at a team.
Asia 1 day ago Cambodia army base explosion that killed 20 was likely caused by mishandling munitions, military official says Twenty people were killed and 11 were injured in a large explosion at a Cambodian army base that appears to have happened when soldiers were unloading ammunition from a truck.
Pakistan 2 days ago IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds The International Monetary Fund approved Monday the immediate release of the remaining $1.1 billion worth of bailout cash for Pakistan.
Asia 2 days ago Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.
China 2 days ago China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden China is warning of taking "resolute and forceful steps" in response to President Biden signing recent bills on TikTok and military aid to Taiwan.
VIDEO 3 days ago 'Americas Act' is good for us, for our hemisphere: Sen. Bill Cassidy Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., weighs in on China's expanding influence in the western hemisphere and the "Americas Act."