Asia - Pacific
Top US diplomat to speak with Pakistani, Indian counterpart amid tensions
'We are reaching out to both parties and telling, of course, them to not escalate the situation,' State Department spokeswoman says
Top US diplomat to speak with Pakistani, Indian counterpart amid tensions
'We are reaching out to both parties and telling, of course, them to not escalate the situation,' State Department spokeswoman says
6.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern New Zealand
Quake took place at depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), according to US Geological Survey
China summons Philippines envoy over Taiwan
Comes after Manila lifts decades-old travel ban restricting officials from visiting Taiwan
Pakistan downs Indian quadcopter at Kashmir border amid escalating tensions: State media
Relations further strained after last week's deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
China's Xi urges Shanghai to take lead in AI development
'AI technology is evolving rapidly and entering a phase of explosive growth,' says President Xi Jinping
Restaurant fire kills at least 22 in China
Incident reported in Liaoyang city of northeastern Liaoning province
