Asia - Pacific
China speaks out against ‘discrimination,’ controversial Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners
Beijing’s statement comes after Israeli parliament passed law imposing death penalty on Palestinian prisoners
China speaks out against ‘discrimination,’ controversial Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners
Beijing’s statement comes after Israeli parliament passed law imposing death penalty on Palestinian prisoners
Scam in mountains: Nepal probes fake rescue incidents
32 accused of scamming millions of dollars from tourists by organizing fake rescues during their treks to Himalayas
Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China following border clashes
Beijing pledges to continue to play a 'constructive role' in de-escalating tensions between Islamabad, Kabul
New Zealand signs Defense Declaration with Cook Islands after China pact
Wellington, Rarotonga maintain ‘free association’ but experienced tension after Cook Islands signed pact with China
Japan urges diplomacy to end Mideast conflict after Trump's threat of hitting Iran 'extremely hard'
Top government spokesman says Japan will ‘persist with diplomatic efforts with the international community to deescalate the situation quickly’
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits China’s Xinjiang region, no immediate damage reported
Quake strikes near Urumqi at shallow depth, USGS says