An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees haven’t deterred hundreds of climbers from attempting to scale the world’s highest mountain.
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
Family members and activists have called for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns.
Nearly 200,000 people affected as over 5,400 flee ash from Philippine volcano
Nearly 200,000 people in 124 villages in the northeastern Philippines were affected and over 5,400 fled massive plumes of ash that billowed from Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, officials said Monday.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site.
Korean Air bans rooster cargo to Philippines following investigations
Korean Air has halted shipments of roosters to the Philippines following investigations into alleged smuggling of fighting birds and the introduction of U.S. legislation targeting the practice.
French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video
A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back.
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games
If there’s one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it’s Japan.
South Korean court convicts wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges
An appeals court has raised to four years the sentence for the wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for corruption, about two months after her husband was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drug crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.
Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a court document seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.