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Indonesia: 6.9 Earthquake Kills at Least 98 in Lombok

At least 98 people died and some 10,000 have been evacuated on the Indonesian island of Lombok following a powerful…

6 years ago

Pakistan Elections 2018: Imran Khan’s Party Leads in Early Counting

Imran Khan is on course to become Pakistan’s new prime minister, early results from the country’s election suggest. With nearly…

6 years ago

Japan Heat Death Toll Rises to 65 after One Week

Japan's authorities have declared a heat wave sweeping the country a natural disaster, with at least 65 deaths recorded in…

6 years ago

China Economy Grows 6.7% in Q2 amid Trade War with US

The Chinese economy grew at an annual pace of 6.7%  in Q2 of 2018, official data showed, meeting forecasts for…

6 years ago

Chinese Dissident Qin Yongmin Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail

Qin Yongmin, one of China's highest-profile democracy campaigners, has been sentenced to 13 years in jail for "subversion of state…

6 years ago

Japan Floods Kill at Least 100 as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors

More than 100 people are believed to be dead after record rainfall caused flooding and landslides in western Japan, a…

6 years ago

Kim Jong-un Visits China after Meeting President Donald Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is visiting China for two days, just a week after meeting President Donald Trump. Kim…

6 years ago

Thailand: King Maha Vajiralongkorn Granted Full Ownership of Crown Assets

King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been granted full, personal ownership of royal assets thought to be worth at least…

6 years ago

Trump-Kim Summit: Donald Trump Praises Historic Talks With North Korean Leader

President Donald Trump has praised his historic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that ended in a joint agreement…

6 years ago

China: US Embassy Removes Staff over Mystery Illness

Several American officials have been removed from China over fears they have contracted the same mysterious illness that affected staff…

6 years ago