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4 missing after ships collide off Japan's Chiba Prefecture
Japan Coast Guard said on Sunday that four people are missing after two cargo ships collided on the Pacific Ocean to Japan's east.
PNG PM O'Neill announces resignation
Embattled Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced his resignation in the capital city of Port Moresby on Sunday, after a series of ministers defected from his cabinet.
8 killed, 14 wounded in southern Philippine terrorist attack
8 were killed and 14 others wounded when some 30 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists attacked government troops in a remote coastal town of Sulu province in southern Philippines, the military said on Sunday.
Scholars call on Africa to grasp opportunities provided by BRI
Scholars from Africa and China are calling on African countries to capitalize on the opportunities being offered by the Belt and Road Initiative.
Indian police charge owners as school fire toll hits 20
Indian police on Saturday charged the owners of a private school which turned into an inferno that killed 20 teenagers, some who died jumping from the building in a desperate bid to escape the flames, officials said.
South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in
South Africa's newly elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been officially inaugurated for a new five-year term.
Modi promises to fulfill countrymen's aspirations in 2nd term
After receiving the letter of appointment as the country's next prime minister on Saturday, Narendra Modi said he will continue to work for the welfare of his countrymen during his second consecutive term as the premier.
Iranian FM visits Iraq to discuss bilateral, regional situation
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday paid an official visit to Baghdad to discuss with the Iraqi leaders bilateral and regional situation.
Modi appointed as Indian PM
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday evening appointed Narendra Modi as the prime minister after receiving letters of support from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Iranian FM in Baghdad on official visit for talks with Iraqi leaders
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived Saturday in Baghdad on an official visit to discuss with Iraqi leaders bilateral ties and regional situation, the Iraqi official television reported.
Ramaphosa to be sworn in as president of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa takes the oath of office on Saturday as president of South Africa, facing a brew of expectations and scepticism after vowing to reform the country and revive its economy.
U.S. federal judge halts Trump's plan to build border wall with military funds
A U.S. federal judge in San Francisco on Friday halted President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall at the southern border with funds to be diverted from the Department of Defense.
Britain set for new PM after May quits, as Brexit impasse remains
The search to find a new prime minister started in Britain on Friday just hours after Theresa May announced she was resigning.
14 die, 3 missing in Nepal's Himalayas this spring season
Four more mountaineers died on Thursday and Friday in Nepal's Himalayan mountains, bringing the total death toll of this spring season to 14, while three others remained missing.
Bodies in submerged Missouri vehicle bring storm toll to 9
The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered Friday in a submerged vehicle near the Mississippi River in Missouri, bringing the death toll to nine from storms that have ravaged the central U.S. this week.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Japan for state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to Japan for a four-day state visit which will be marked by ceremonies and sports.
Yale affirms 'steadfast commitment' to int'l students, scholars
Yale University affirmed on Thursday that the Ivy League school's "steadfast commitment" to international students and scholars while urging U.S. federal agencies to "clarify concerns they have about international academic exchanges."
US officials and experts positive on co-op opportunities with China
U.S. government officials and experts attending a US-China Governors Forum are suggesting the two sides need to explore more business opportunities in various sectors.
Modi resigns to pave the way for next government's formation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tendered on Friday his resignation along with his council of ministers to President Ram Nath Kovind, to pave the way for formation of his second consecutive union government.
At least 23 killed in Venezuela prison riot
At least 23 prisoners died on Friday during a confrontation in a prison in northwest Venezuela, according to local media reports.