Taiwan says two U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait
Two U.S. warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday on a voyage that will likely be viewed in the self-ruled island as a sign of support by President Donald Trump amid heightened tension with China.
North Korea says resolve for denuclearisation may falter but Pompeo lauds progress
North Korea said on Saturday its resolve to give up its nuclear programs may falter after talks with the United States in Pyongyang, contradicting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who lauded progress made on nearly all key issues.
Mammoth medical operation awaits trapped Thai cave boys
Thirteen fully staffed medical teams stand ready round the clock outside a cave in Thailand — each with its own helicopter and ambulance — one for each of 12 boys and their coach trapped inside as a daring rescue gathers pace.
Indian police charge five in death of rape victim’s father
Indian police on Saturday charged five people, including the brother of a lawmaker from the ruling party, in relation to the death of the father of a teenage girl raped last year.
Iran calls for EU help as shipping giant pulls out for fear of U.S. sanctions
One of the world’s biggest cargo shippers announced on Saturday it was pulling out of Iran for fear of becoming entangled in U.S. sanctions, and President Hassan Rouhani demanded that European countries to do more to offset the U.S. measures.
Lebanese tourist sentenced to eight years in prison for Facebook post against Egypt
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Romanian MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during airshow, kills pilot
A Romanian air force MiG-21 Lancer fighter jet crashed during an airshow in eastern Romania on Saturday, killing its pilot, the defense ministry said.
At least 49 killed, 48 missing as torrential rain pounds Japan
Forty nine people have been killed and 48 are unaccounted for in western and central Japan as torrential rain pounds the area, public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, with more than 1.6 million evacuated from their homes.
North Korea says resolve for denuclearisation may falter after talks with U.S.: KCNA
North Korea said on Saturday its “firm, steadfast” resolve to give up its nuclear programs may falter after the United States demanded unilateral denuclearisation during two days of talks in Pyongyang, state media said.
Pope says walls, occupation and fundamentalism hamper Mideast peace
Pope Francis led a summit of Christian leaders on how to promote peace in the Middle East on Saturday and said building walls, occupying territories and religious fanaticism would not resolve conflict in the region.
