Asia 14 hours ago Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.
Japan 1 day ago Japanese town erects giant screen in front of Mount Fuji to prevent tourist crowding A Japanese town known for iconic views of Mt. Fuji has put up a large black screen on a stretch of a street to block a popular photo spot and deter tourists from being disruptive.
VIDEO 2 days ago China’s foreign ministry blasts Taiwan inauguration, Philippines standoff in South China Sea Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration. (Credit: Associated Press)
Asia 2 days ago Philippines accuses China of pillaging giant clams in disputed shoal The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of damaging giant clam populations in a disputed area of the South China Sea controlled by China's coast guard.
Asia 4 days ago Philippine mayor accused of acting as Chinese asset amid investigation, tensions Alice Guo provided what Philippine senators called "opaque" answers to questions about her background, leading to serious allegations about her allegiances.
VIDEO 4 days ago This is a 'strategic nightmare' to see Xi Jinping, Putin hug like this: Michael Pillsbury Heritage Foundation senior fellow for China strategy Michael Pillsbury discusses Biden placing new tariffs on China and a 'new era' in partnership announced by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
World 5 days ago Lawmakers brawl as Taiwan's parliament descends into chaos Lawmakers in Taiwan began to physically fight on Friday as they disagreed over reforms proposed by the opposing party of the new president taking office on Monday.
VIDEO May 15 Survivor of Mao’s purge warns ‘American college students are like Red Guards' Lily Tang-Williams, a survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, says anti-Israel college campus protests across the nation remind her of a paramilitary student uprising in Communist China.
China May 15 China's military monitors route taken by Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal In the South China Sea, Filipino activists and fishermen sailed to assert the Philippines' sovereignty over a disputed shoal while being closely monitored by China.
Natural Disasters May 15 After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.