US Considering Action in South China Sea
United States officials say the Defense Department is considering sending military ships and aircraft to test Chinese claims in the South China Sea.
Migrant Boat Seen off Thailand Coast
Another stranded boat holding hundreds of migrants has been seen off the coast of Thailand.
India’s Modi Seeks Closer Ties During China Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday to his family’s hometown of Xi’an.
Taliban Attack on Kabul Hotel Kills 14
The Taliban said it carried out a deadly attack on a hotel in Kabul Wednesday night.
Gunmen Enter Guest House in Kabul
Gunmen stormed a guesthouse in Afghanistan during a party for foreigners, killing five, including an American citizen.
North Korean Defense Minister Reportedly Executed
South Korean intelligence officials said Wednesday that North Korea executed its Armed Forces Minister, Hyon Yong Chol, late last month.
Southeast Asian Nations Refuse Calls to Rescue Migrants
Thousands of Bangladeshis and ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar remain stranded on boats off the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Pakistani PM Voices Strong Support for Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Kabul Tuesday, along with the Pakistani army chief, General Raheel Sharif.
Kerry Has ‘Frank’ Talks With Putin, Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he had “frank” — or direct — discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday in the city of Sochi.
Philippines, Japan Hold Military Drills in South China Sea
The Philippines and Japan have held their first-ever bilateral naval training.