ASIA

North Korea claims more advanced ICBM capable of hitting US

SEOUL — North Korea's test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the first since September, has ratcheted up tensions as Pyongyang announced it can now hit the United States mainland with...

Bali airport reopens as cloud of volcanic ash lifts

Two days after the skies above the Indonesian resort island of Bali were darkened by a large cloud of volcanic ash, the island's international airport reopened Wednesday. The airport has been closed...

N. Korea may be preparing missile test ahead of joint drills –reports

SEOUL — Tensions on the Korean peninsula could bet set to once again spike as reports say Pyongyang could be preparing another missile test ahead of joint United States and South...

Chinese general under investigation for corruption commits suicide

Chinese state media said Tuesday a military official under investigation for corruption has committed suicide. The Xinhua news agency said Zhang Yang hanged himself Thursday at his home. Zhang was a member of...

Pope Francis Meets With Myanmar’s Military Chief

Myanmar's military chief said he told Pope Francis that there is "no religious discrimination" is his country, where violence against Rohingya Muslims has been termed "ethnic cleansing" by the United States. "Myanmar...

Bali top level volcano alert sparks evacuation, airport closure

Authorities on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali have raised the volcano alert to the highest level as Mount Agung continues to churn and belch menacing-looking ash and smoke. Officials have extended...

Popular