Asia Pacific
Fire in Malaysia’s Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced
A fire that tore through a Malaysian coastal settlement on Borneo Island destroyed about 1,000 homes and displaced over 9,000 people, authorities ...Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered
The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful ...North Korea fires ballistic missile as regional tensions simmer
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, ...Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even ...U.S., Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Diplomats worked through back channels on Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran after Washington ...US blockade of Iranian ports sparks Gulf retaliation threat
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Parisa Hafezi Reuters The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around ...North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
By Kyu-seok Shim Reuters North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational ...US blockade of Iranian ports to start as Trump threatens to hit infrastructure
BY SAMY MAGDY AP The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, ...US leaves Iran peace talks without a deal
By Ariba Shahid, Asif Shahzad and Parisa Hafezi Reuters Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the ...US-Iran talks with Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains
By Ariba Shahid and Asif Shahzad Reuters Senior U.S. and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations ...














