Asia
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion
WHO's Southeast Asia regional chief Saima Wazed resigns amid fraud allegations
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Massive Philippine search underway after fatal ferry blaze leaves dozens missing, five dead
The burned ferry had drifted farther from its original location overnight, carried by currents and winds, adding to the challenges facing rescuers.
Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence - opinion
Gadi Yevarkan’s new Beit Yisrael party seeks to move Ethiopian Israelis from political inclusion to real power.
North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill
The three countries are set to conduct the annual defensive "Freedom Edge" drills from September 9 to 11, something that is seen by North Korea as a provocation.
North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill
The three countries are set to conduct the annual defensive "Freedom Edge" drills from September 9 to 11, something that is seen by North Korea as a provocation.
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track flood conditions, with additional plans to install cameras and sensors.
South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report
The exercise comes after US President Donald Trump scaled back a major joint exercise with South Korea.
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
The US has slammed European allies and allies such as South Korea. Threats to Oman show that the White House is willing to threaten partners and friends of the US.
El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
According to the airline, it sought permission from Israel's security establishment to operate the flights but was told it could not obtain the required authorizations to run the route.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for Russia to expand energy and economic ties
Russia will be the fifth country Min Aung Hlaing has visited since becoming president, with official trips to India, China, Laos, and, earlier this month, Thailand.
Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection
The skew towards boys in Vietnam's sex ratio at birth has been among the highest in Asia for years. The draft says the ratio peaked at 114.8 boys per to girls in 2018.
