Hostage held by Hamas in Gaza rescued by Israeli forces, IDF says
A Bedouin man who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 10 months was rescued by Israeli forces on Tuesday, Israeli officials announced.
Recent Developments and News in Asia
IBM to close China R&D operations, affecting 1,600 workers: reports
HONG KONG -- IBM is reportedly moving to shut one research and development center in China and relocate another overseas, as increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington force more American companies to rethink their activities there.
Japan Digital Minister Kono joins ruling party presidential race
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Digital Minister Taro Kono said Monday he will run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election in what will be his third bid to become Japan's prime minister.
What’s behind Pakistan’s deadly Balochistan attacks, which left 74 dead?
The targeted killings of workers from Punjab and security forces point to a dangerous escalation in tensions between separatists and the state, warn analysts.
'A different perspective': This top marine scientist is determined to resolve deep-sea mining's murky future
Brazilian marine scientist Leticia Carvalho will be the first-ever woman, oceanographer and person of Latin American heritage to lead the International Seabed Authority — and she says it "feels fantastic."
Millions in this country are stranded by flooding. Many blame their neighbor
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What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world’s tiniest nations became a global draw
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — As leaders of Pacific nations were welcomed to their annual meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on Monday, they were greeted first by torrential rain and then by an earthquake.
US military planning shifts from terrorism to fighting China, Russia
President Joe Biden’s recent approval of a major shift in US nuclear weapons strategy highlights the attention the country’s national security officials are paying to Chinese ambitions for influence in the world.