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Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

April 24, 2024

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

April 24, 2024

Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

Guerrillas from the primary ethnic Karen fighting force in Burma have left the border town of Myawaddy just weeks after they forced the army to give up its defense.

Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

April 23, 2024

Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

Experts in Armenia and Azerbaijan have worked to distinguish boundaries and have placed the first border marker as the nations strive for a peace treaty after a six-week war in 2020.

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

April 23, 2024

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

Malaysian helicopters collide in military training exercise, killing all 10 crew

April 23, 2024

Malaysian helicopters collide in military training exercise, killing all 10 crew

The Malaysian navy’s 90th anniversary celebration has been canceled after 10 officers died when two helicopters collided and crashed while rehearsing for the event.

Vietnam implements new rice farming techniques in effort to mitigate methane emissions

April 23, 2024

Vietnam implements new rice farming techniques in effort to mitigate methane emissions

Vietnam is aiming to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas.

Burma’s vice president steps down for unspecified health reasons

April 22, 2024

Burma’s vice president steps down for unspecified health reasons

Burmese Vice President Henry Van Thio is stepping down from his post for unspecified health reasons; details were not provided about his health or who his successor will be.

Chinese military leader takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval event

April 22, 2024

Chinese military leader takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval event

Zhang Youxia, one of the top military leaders in China, took a harsh line on territorial disputes at an international navel gathering Monday in northeastern China.

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

April 22, 2024

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

April 19, 2024

Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.