Asia - Pacific

Kluchevskoy volcano starts erupting after earthquake in Kamchatka region
Russian Academy of Sciences says volcano emitted column of ash reaching 3 kilometers above sea level
Kluchevskoy volcano starts erupting after earthquake in Kamchatka region
Russian Academy of Sciences says volcano emitted column of ash reaching 3 kilometers above sea level

Coercion 'will solve no question,' China tells US on threat of Russia oil sanctions
Beijing’s comments come after US Treasury chief said Chinese side would ‘like to pay 100% tariff’ to maintain trade with Russia

Thailand firework factory explosion kills 9
Incident in Muang district of Suphan Buri province leveled the factory and damaged vehicles

China, Cambodia, Thailand hold joint meeting as ceasefire holds
Malaysian defense chief forms 2 observation teams after visiting Cambodia-Thailand border

China asks Israel to lift siege on Gaza, renews push for independent Palestinian state
‘2-state solution is fundamental way out of Palestinian question. China firmly supports Palestinian people in establishing independent state of Palestine,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman

Typhoon Co-May makes landfall in eastern China
Zhejiang provincial authorities elevated emergency response level from IV to III