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.
Calls to Protect Nepalese Girls, Women from Human Traffickers
International organizations and non-governmental groups are worried about the safety of girls and women in Nepal.
Yemen Cease-Fire Begins Late Tuesday
A five-day cease-fire began Tuesday between a coalition of Arab countries and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudi King to Skip US-Gulf Meeting
The leader of Saudi Arabia will not take part in talks with U.S. and other Arab officials this week.
Iran Releases Seized Maersk Vessel
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that its government released the Maersk Tigris cargo ship today.
Close Elections in Great Britain
British voters are voting in a close election that could oust Prime Minister David Cameron from office.