K-pop star Moon Bin of group Astro dead at 25The K-pop star was found dead at his home in southern Seoul, South Korea. A cause of death wasn't immediately released, pending an autopsy.
UN: India's population will be world's largest by middle of this yearIndia will have an estimated 1.4286 billion people against China's 1.4257 billion by the middle of 2023, according to the U.N.
Hospital fire in Beijing leaves nearly 30 dead, mostly patientsA dozen people have been detained by police, including the hospital's head and her deputy.
Apple bets big on India as it opens first flagship storeThe new stores in India are a clear signal of the company's commitment to invest in the second-largest smartphone market in the world.
Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; no one hurtPolice wrestled a suspect to the ground as screaming bystanders scrambled to get away and smoke filled the air.
China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine warThe White House previously said it had intelligence suggesting China was considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia.
North Korea missile launch prompts brief evacuation in JapanSouth Korea believes its neighbor launched a new type of ballistic missile using solid fuel that makes it more mobile and harder to detect.
US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed watersThe annual drills, called Balikatan — Tagalog for "shoulder-to-shoulder" — will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.
Why is the origin of COVID at issue?Other researchers conclude the virus crossed from animal to human naturally — possibly in the Huanan market.
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China wraps up days of drills, warning Taiwan after its US visitChina's sea and air drills were meant to warn Taiwan against seeking independence or receiving foreign support.
Dalai Lama apologizes after asking boy to 'suck on my tongue'In a statement, the 87-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader said he "regrets the incident" in which he's seen kissing a young Indian boy on the mouth.
106-year-old Filipino woman is oldest person to grace Vogue coverGracing the April cover of Vogue Philippines, Apo Whang-Od is considered the nation's oldest mambabatok, or traditional tattooist.
Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people; at least 7 missingMany of the 200 people who survived jumped off the ferry and were rescued from the dark sea by the coast guard, navy and local fishermen.
Should we be nervous about North Korea's nuclear weapon tests?Experts share whether there's a current threat from North Korea, as it has been publicly attempting to expand its nuclear weapons arsenal.
Pakistani police storm home of former PM Khan, arrest 61Police broke open the door of Khan's residence and found automatic weapons, Molotov cocktails, iron rods and batons used in attacks on cops that week.
China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global roleRussia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine is expected to dominate Putin and Xi's discussions.
China says US is spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTokThe Biden administration has reportedly been calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the video-sharing app.
Honduras will seek ties with China, spurning TaiwanIn a statement, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry wrote that “Honduras is requested to consider carefully and not fall into China’s trap.”
China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas WednesdayChina had stuck to a harsh "zero-COVID" strategy involving sudden lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing to try to stop the virus.
Indian documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' wins at OscarsIndian film 'The Elephant Whisperers' won the Oscar for best documentary short, to the elation of many.
Xi awarded 3rd term as China's president, extending ruleThe vote for Xi was 2,952 to 0 by the National People's Congress, members of which are appointed by the ruling Communist Party.
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's helpThe joint statement calls for the reestablishing of ties and the reopening of embassies to happen “within a maximum period of two months.”
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul saysThe launch came after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned that her country is ready to take action against the U.S. and South Korea.
China accuses US of trying to block its developmentChina's Foreign Minister Qin Gang sharpened the warning, saying Washington faces possible "conflict and confrontation" if it fails to change course.
Kim Jong Un's sister warns North Korea ready to act against US, SKoreaThe warning came after U.S.-South Korean training on Monday involving a B-52 bomber over the Korean Peninsula.
Indonesia landslides kill 10, rescuers search for 42 missingThe landslides displaced more than 1,200 people who were taken to evacuation centers and other shelters.
Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18, over dozen missingHundreds of people ran in panic as thick plumes of black smoke and orange flames filled the sky.
Japan discovers more than 7,000 islands that were unaccounted forJapan used digital mapping to determine it had a total of 14,125 islands in its territory.
Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandateFor most of the pandemic, people in Hong Kong have been required to wear masks in indoor and outdoor public areas, with possible fines for violators.
Report: COVID origin linked to China lab leakThe U.S. Energy Department has joined the FBI in concluding that COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak in Wuhan, China.
