August 19, 2024 China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China Sea Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided on Monday in the South China Sea, damaging both vessels. Each side blames the other for the incident.
August 17, 2024 Indonesia’s new capital isn’t ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway Hundreds of officials and guests gathered in Indonesia's unfinished future capital of Nusantara on Saturday to celebrate the country's 79 years of independence.
August 17, 2024 Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats' Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.
August 15, 2024 North Korea to partially reopen tourism after nearly 5 years North Korea will be partially re-opening its borders to international tourism nearly four years after sealing its border during the pandemic, according to tourist operators.
August 14, 2024 Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.
August 14, 2024 Japan PM Kishida says he will step down next month, paving way for new leader Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote. Japan will have a new prime minister when his term expires.
August 13, 2024 Army intelligence officer who pleaded guilty to sharing national defense secrets seen in 2021 promotional video Sgt. Korbein Schultz, who pleaded guilty to all charges related to sharing national defense intelligence with foreign entities, is seen in a 2021 promotional video for the Department of Defense. (Credit: DOD)
August 8, 2024 US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded.
August 8, 2024 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.
August 7, 2024 Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.
