Philippines Forces Hit IS-Linked Militants as Civilians Flee, Wave Flags Philippine military jets fired rockets at militant positions Saturday as soldiers fought to wrest control of a southern city from… 05/27/2017 Aimas
Sri Lanka Mudslide Toll Climbs to 100, Many Missing Sri Lanka’s government says the death toll from Friday’s floods and mudslides has risen to 100 with 99 others missing,… 05/27/2017 Aimas
Thai Environmentalists Seek Easing of Protest Restrictions Thai environmental activists are calling for the military government to withdraw orders that currently place severe curbs on protests against… 05/26/2017 Aimas
Philippine Officials: Foreigners Among Islamist Gunmen Involved in Marawi Violence Philippine officials say foreigners are among the gunmen loyal to Islamic State who seized control of the southern city of… 05/26/2017 Aimas
Despite Testy Ties, Bollywood Movie is Thriving in China An Indian film that addresses social themes and stars actor Aamir Kahn has captivated audiences in China. The film is… 05/26/2017 Aimas
US Naval Vessel Sails Near Chinese-Held Reef in South China Sea A U.S. Navy warship has sailed near a Chinese-controlled reef in the South China Sea, in a mission seen as… 05/25/2017 Aimas
In Criminal Trial, Ex-South Korean President is Innocent Until Proven Guilty South Korea’s young democracy was tested with the recent impeachment of ex-President Park Geun-hye. Now the rule of law is… 05/25/2017 Aimas
Amid Rising Islamist Politics, Indonesia Prepares for More Stringent Ramadan Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting that starts Friday, has typically been a relaxed affair in the world’s most… 05/25/2017 Aimas
Computer Wins 2nd Game Against Chinese Go Champion A computer beat China's top player of go, one of the last games machines have yet to master, for a… 05/25/2017 Aimas
Philippine Troops Begin Campaign to Retake City From Islamist Militants Philippine troops entered a besieged city on the southern island of Mindanao Thursday to begin clearing out Islamist militants who… 05/25/2017 Aimas
Amnesty Condemns Caning of Gay Men in Indonesia As local activists say caning as a punishment in Indonesia's Aceh province is increasing in use and severity, the public… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Pakistan Says India Fired at UN Observers in Kashmir Pakistan says U.N. military observers visiting its side of the disputed Kashmir border came under attack Wednesday from the Indian… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Gunmen Kidnap Chinese Nationals in SW Pakistan Gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese citizens in southwestern Pakistan, where Beijing is investing billions of dollars to help build a… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Moody’s Cuts China Credit Rating One Notch Moody’s Investors Service downgraded China’s credit rating Wednesday - from Aa3 (Double A-3) to A1 – saying it expects China’s… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Twin Bombings Hit Jakarta Bus Terminal Two suspected suicide bombings rocked a bus terminal Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, killing at least three police officers.… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Search Resumes for 4 Missing as India Bus Plunge Kills 20 Rescuers on Wednesday found another three bodies as they resumed searching for people missing after a bus plunged into a… 05/24/2017 Aimas
THAAD Missile Defense System Expected to Top U.S.-South Korea Summit Agenda In the face of North Korea's escalating nuclear weapons threat, the leaders of the United States and South Korea are… 05/24/2017 Aimas
Myanmar to Open More Inclusive Peace Talks Myanmar's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, will open a new round of peace talks Wednesday that will include three previously… 05/23/2017 Aimas
Jakarta’s Jailed Former Governor Drops Appeal in Blasphemy Case The family of Basuki Tjahaya Purnama and his lawyers on Tuesday announced the recently defeated governor of Jakarta better known… 05/23/2017 Aimas
Indonesian Activists Protest Treatment of Men Arrested in Police Raid on Gay Club A coalition of nongovernmental organizations that is criticizing Jakarta police for the arrest of 141 gay men held a press… 05/23/2017 Aimas