Malaysian PM says no timetable for handing over power
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — A year after his election victory, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has defended his government's record but gave no timetable...
Trade dispute with US a political challenge for China’s Xi
BEIJING (AP) — The tariff war between Washington and Beijing poses one of the biggest challenges yet for Chinese President Xi Jinping, potentially exposing...
China confirms economy czar going to Washington for talks
BEIJING (AP) — China's government has confirmed its economy czar will go to Washington as scheduled this week for trade negotiations despite President Donald...
Sri Lanka expels 600 foreigners after Easter bombings
As children prepare to go back to school on Monday, tens of thousands of security personnel secured public buildings and checked some 10,900 school...
Modi flexes muscles in Kashmir to woo India’s Hindu voters
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Shortly before India's mammoth elections began in April, New Delhi did something unprecedented: It banned civilian traffic on the only...
Japan witnesses rare imperial abdication
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has witnessed a rare handover of its Chrysanthemum Throne by a living emperor.
New Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne on Wednesday...
US, China begin new round of tariff war negotiations
BEIJING (AP) — American and Chinese trade negotiators have begun more talks aimed at ending a tariff war after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said...
Japan’s Imperial couple visited various parts of world
TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN) - The Emperor and Empress have traveled throughout Japan and the world over the years.
The Emperor put special priority on...
The Latest: South Korea’s Moon says he’s grateful to Akihito
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Emperor Akihito's abdication (all times local):
3:15 p.m.
South Korea says President Moon Jae-in has sent a letter to outgoing...
Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO (AP) — Emperor Akihito has begun his abdication rituals as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a...
