Asia
Japan registers magnitude 7.1 earthquake, evacuation issued for 150,000 people amid blackout
The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island.
Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again
Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava
The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.
Taiwan is building a smart healthcare system with AI, big data - opinion
Taiwan’s digital health model uses advanced data integration and AI to improve care while advocating for WHO inclusion.
Scientists unearth fossil of Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand
Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were rising, coinciding with high global temperatures.
Indus Waters Treaty abeyance after Pahalgam attack sparks India-Pakistan clash - opinion
Pakistan challenges India’s treaty suspension at the UN amid rising tensions between the countries.
Croatian police find bodies of four migrants near Slovene border, aid 15 others
The police determined that the migrants were taken in a cargo vehicle by an unknown driver and left at the Slovenian border after having been subject to "inhumane conditions" during the drive.
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
The UN agencies said the trawler carrying around 250 men, women, and children reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.
Ashes of Pompeii: New study confirms ancient city's role within Rome’s global trade route
Remnants of a “grape-derived product” was also found within one of the burners, the study noted, consistent with literary and artistic depictions of wine being used for ritual purpose in Rome.
Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran
Protesters sent a unified message to Washington, urging policymakers not to reach agreements with Tehran and instead to “stay the course” in confronting the regime.
Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion
Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
