Finland Named World’s Happiest Country
Finland is the world’s happiest country.
China-ASEAN Exercises Expected to Ease Tension and Risks
China is expected to hold its first joint military exercises with a group of Southeast Asian nations later this year.
What Can Be Done for a Nuclear Deal with North Korea?
Many people were shocked last week by news of the planned talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea.
Nepalese Monks Compete in Long-Distance Races
Seven Buddhist religious workers from the village of Sindhukot in Nepal are trading in their robes for running shoes.
Study: Rich Cities Largely Responsible for Greenhouse Gases
Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
Chinese Officials Sign Deal to Create Giant Panda National Park
China is making plans to create a large protected space for one of its most famous creatures: the giant panda.
Indonesian Islamic University Bans Burqas on School Grounds
An Indonesian state Islamic university faced criticism this week after it barred female students from wearing full-face veils.
11 Nations Sign Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Without US
Eleven countries in the Pacific region have signed a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in Santiago, Chile.
China to Drop Presidential Term Limit, Letting Xi Stay in Power
Chinese media say the Communist Party has proposed lifting term limits for the office of president from China’s Constitution.
Korean Company Announces Oil Discovery in South China Sea
The disputes have increased partly because of claims to undersea gas and oil.