Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in drubbing at national election, raising uncertainty over make-up of next government and outlook for the world's fourth-largest economy
One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes erupted Sunday, spewing thick columns of ash at least three times and blanketing villages with debris, but no casualties were reported
The supreme court in July upheld a high court ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from the National Health Insurance Service, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights
A flotilla of 52 ornately decorated boats, paddled by more than 2,000 oarsmen decked out in scarlet and gold, carried the king and Queen Suthida in formation through the heart of Bangkok to a Buddhist ceremony at Wat Arun
United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with means to defend itself despite lack of formal diplomatic ties, to constant anger of Beijing
The European Union and Canada also have announced new import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
President Lai Ching-te shares a video message of support on social media
Western officials have warned that North Korean units joining the fight would stoke bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region
More than half the Commonwealth members are small countries and many face significant, some even existential, threats from rising seas
Trami rammed into the Philippines on October 24, forcing over half a million people to flee their homes; 42 people reportedly remain missing
Analysts say Kiribati will maintain its close relationship with China under Taneti Maamau’s third term
Analysts caution that Indonesia should not become over reliant on Chinese investment in the transportation sector
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