North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul’s military said the missiles were fired from the North’s Kaechon area in South Phyongan Province, and flew about 400 kilometres (250 miles). AFP North Korea fired a salvo of…
Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
AFP TOKYO – Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday. From Thursday morning to afternoon, the…
Gunmen kill civilians in attack in central Afghanistan
AFP Gunmen killed a group of civilians in central Afghanistan on Thursday, the interior ministry said, in an attack that was claimed by the local chapter of the Islamic State…
Pakistan police strike after attacks on polio vaccination teams
Most attacks are claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, a separate group from the Afghan Taliban but with a similar ideology. AFP PESHAWAR Pakistan – More than 100 Pakistan police who…
Tajikistan’s chief mufti injured in attack, interior ministry says
Reuters DUSHANBE – Tajikistan’s top Muslim cleric Sayeedmukarram Abduqodirzoda was injured in an attack outside a central mosque in the capital Dushanbe on Wednesday, the interior ministry said. The ministry…
Ola Electric customer arrested after setting showroom ablaze in India, police say
Reuters BENGALURU, India – A 26 year old man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to an Ola Electric showroom in the southern Indian state of Karnataka over unsatisfactory…
Vietnam jails journalist for 7 years for ‘propaganda’
Binh is the eighth activist to be brought to trial since former public security minister Lam was elected general secretary of the Communist Party, Vietnam’s top job, in early August.…
A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry
The criticism reflects simmering anger among Chinese women in the industry who say they have long been targeted by misogynistic remarks and behavior. AP A blockbuster new Chinese video game…
Philippines arrests pastor wanted by US for child sex trafficking
It is not known if the United States has sought the extradition of Quiboloy, aged at least 74 according to the FBI. AFP The Philippines said it arrested Sunday a…
East Timor prepares for first papal visit since independence – as a reward after 20 years of fragile stability
With around 42 percent of East Timor’s population living below the poverty line, Francis is likely to touch on economic and social issues. AFP Catholic devotees were clamouring to see…