Asia - Pacific
China rejects ‘unreasonable’ Japanese arguments in second letter to UN chief amid tensions over Taiwan
Response by UN envoy Fu Cong comes after letter by Japan that said Tokyo’s defense policy is ‘posture of passive defense’
China rejects ‘unreasonable’ Japanese arguments in second letter to UN chief amid tensions over Taiwan
Response by UN envoy Fu Cong comes after letter by Japan that said Tokyo’s defense policy is ‘posture of passive defense’
Tajikistan says 5 killed, 5 injured due to cross-border attacks from Afghanistan in past week
Tajik president condemns cross-border attacks, instructs officials to take ‘effective measures to resolve situation, prevent recurrence of such incidents’
Pakistan warned over population surge threatening development goals
Experts say nation of more than 240M adds 4 to 5M people every year and risks missing key economic targets
Bangladesh's ailing ex-Premier Khaleda Zia in 'very critical condition,' say officials
Party spokesperson says 80-year-old Zia, who suffers from multiple health complications, was put on ventilation Sunday night
Australia monitors Chinese naval flotilla in regional waters
Beijing says its vessels respect international laws as Canberra tracks their movements
Policeman killed, 6 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan
Incident occurred in Lakki Marwat district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
