Japan 鈥榤egaquake鈥� could kill 298,000 people: govt
A 鈥榤egaquake鈥� and subsequent tsunami could cause as many as 298,000 deaths in Japan and damage costing up to $2 trillion, the government said Monday in a new estimate....
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North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year: Seoul
North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul鈥檚 military said on Thursday.
27 killed in South Korea wildfires
Wildfires in South Korea are now the largest and deadliest on record, having burned more forest and killed more people than any previous blaze, officials said Thursday, as the death toll hit 27.
Temple burned, UNESCO-site evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread
A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country鈥檚 southeast.
S Korea court reinstates impeached PM as acting president
South Korea鈥檚 Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president 鈥� a role he took after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.
Beijing eases marriage rules to boost weddings
China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.
Protests intensify as court prepares to rule on Yoon
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans took to the streets Saturday as rallies for and against the impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol intensified over the next constitutional court鈥檚 decision on whether to dismiss him.
North Korea test-fires new weapons
North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia鈥檚 security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.
Taiwan announces pay rises for military
Taiwan will give pay rises to some service members in a bid to tackle manpower shortages, officials said on Friday, as the island faces intensifying military pressure from China.
Flights cancelled, thousands evacuated after Indonesia volcano eruption
At least seven international flights from Indonesia鈥檚 resort island Bali have been cancelled, an airport official said Friday, after a volcano in the archipelago nation鈥檚 east erupted, shooting dark ash eight kilometres into the sky and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles
Indonesia鈥檚 parliament on Thursday amended a law to allow members of the military to hold more government roles, despite criticisms it would expand the armed forces鈥� role in civilian affairs.