Hindu-Muslim clashes escalate as Modi faces no-confidence vote over silence
Violence between Hindus and Muslims escalates in Haryana, while larger concerns over communal tensions and leadership accountability intensify.
Amir-Abdollahian terms Iran-Pakistan economies complementary
Iran and Pakistan's economies complement each other, the Iranian foreign minister said at the conference on economic investment opportunities between Iran and Pakistan on Friday.
Tehran has no restrictions in expanding ties with Islamabad
Iranian top diplomat says Tehran has no restrictions in the expansion of relations with Islamabad as Iran attaches special importance to the development of relations with this neighbor.
Foreign minors who grow up in Japan to be eligible for residence
The Japanese government is set to make foreign nationals under the age of 18 and born and raised in Japan eligible for special permission for residency provided their cases fulfill certain requirements, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
(LEAD) S. Korea’s exports down for 10th month in July; trade surplus extended to...
South Korea's exports fell for the 10th consecutive month in July due mainly to weak demand for semiconductors, but the country reported a trade surplus for two straight months, the industry ministry said Tuesday.
South Korean dog meat farmers push back against growing moves to outlaw their industry
The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door and pets one dog’s neck and chest.
Korean military struggles to recruit cadets
The ROK military is facing a severe shortage in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) applicants as young people increasingly shun the junior officer position apparently because of pay rates and the long service periods.
11 Dead After Gym Roof Collapses in China
At least 11 people have died after the roof of a school gymnasium collapsed during a student volleyball team practice in northeastern China, media reported Monday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang removed from office
The Chinese government has removed Qin Gang from the post of foreign minister and replaced him with his predecessor Wang Yi, according to state media.
IAEA chief says no internal disagreement on Fukushima report
The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Saturday that there was no internal disagreement behind the IAEA's published comprehensive report on Japan's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.
