New Zealand leader Ardern takes tougher stance on China
<p>WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a tougher stance on China's human rights record Monday by saying it was...
At least 26 die when speedboat overturns in Bangladesh river
<p>DHAKA, Bangladesh — A speedboat carrying about 30 passengers overturned after hitting a sand-laden cargo boat in a Bangladeshi river Monday, leaving at least...
Tokyo Games need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
TOKYO — Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out...
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
<p>SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a...
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
<p>NEW DELHI — With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court...
Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital
<p>KABUL, Afghanistan — A searing blaze that roared through several fuel tankers on the northern edge of the Afghan capital of Kabul killed seven...
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a...
Chinese university plan causes security concerns in Hungary
<p>BUDAPEST, Hungary — Piles of garbage, discarded debris and abandoned buildings are scattered across a post-industrial area on the left bank of the Danube...
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
NEW DELHI — With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court...
UK rushes to increase aid to India’s health care system
<p>LONDON — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple...