Foreign
US House braces for 'long day' to vote on Trump impeachment
December 18, 2019, 8:21 pm
WASHINGTON -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday asked fellow Democratic representatives to join her on Wednesday morning to vote on two articles of impeachment accusing President Donald Trump of abusing power and obstruction of Congress. If the Democrat-led House approves either of the… Read More
US Senate approves USD738-B defense policy bill
December 18, 2019, 7:25 pm
WASHINGTON -- The Republican-led Senate on Tuesday approved a USD738-billion compromise defense policy bill for the fiscal year 2020 in an 86-8 vote, days after the Democrat-controlled House passed it overwhelmingly. The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will increase the US… Read More
China, Russia propose easing North Korea sanctions
December 17, 2019, 5:12 pm
UNITED NATIONS -- China and Russia on Monday proposed relaxing UN sanctions against North Korea’s ailing economy amid concerns that U.S.-led negotiations with the hermit nation have gained little traction. According to media reports, Beijing and Moscow shared a draft UN resolution at the… Read More
5 dead in New Zealand volcano eruption
December 10, 2019, 1:19 pm
WELLINGTON -- Five people were confirmed dead in a volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island in the Eastern Bay of Plenty of the North Island on Monday, with more casualties likely, the police said. The five victims were among those rescued earlier, the police said, adding that more than 10… Read More
WHO: Climate change greatest threat to global health
December 4, 2019, 5:00 pm
ANKARA -- Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a recent report, the WHO said health professionals have a duty to protect people from climate impacts, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and the effects of… Read More
Asean, SoKor agree to resist all forms of protectionism
November 26, 2019, 2:05 pm
BUSAN, South Korea -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)'s 10 member countries and South Korea on Tuesday agreed to resist all forms of protectionism and enhance trade for regional prosperity.The agreement was reached after the two-day Asean-ROK Commemorative Summit was held in… Read More
US House passes Hong Kong human rights bills
November 21, 2019, 3:09 pm
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills Wednesday aimed at supporting protesters in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which would impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations, passed by a vote of 417-1. Under the Act, U.S.… Read More
SoKor prepares special campaign for tourists from Asean
November 20, 2019, 4:53 pm
HANOI -- South Korea is stepping up its efforts to attract visitors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) with a special program from November 20 to December 11. The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will run the… Read More
Vietnam ready for Asean chairmanship 2020
November 19, 2019, 2:37 pm
HANOI -- Vietnam is ready to take over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chairmanship in 2020 with 300 meetings and activities scheduled to be held in the country next year, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Quốc Dũng. The most important will be summits in April… Read More
EU calls for restraint in Hong Kong
November 19, 2019, 1:45 pm
ANKARA -- The European Union on Monday called on all sides in Hong Kong to exercise restraint and said that any violence is "unacceptable". Maja Kocijancic, a spokeswoman for the EU Commission, said in a news briefing in Brussels that the EU continues to monitor the situation in Hong Kong. "We… Read More
4 killed in California mass shooting
November 18, 2019, 6:06 pm
LOS ANGELES -- Four people were killed and another six wounded in a mass shooting at a family gathering Sunday in Fresno, California, 350 km north of Los Angeles, according to local police. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. local time (0200 GMT Monday), when about 35 people gathered in a… Read More
Vietnamese defense minister calls for unity in Asean meeting
November 18, 2019, 5:40 pm
BANGKOK -- Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) members to consolidate the bloc’s unity, foster Asean centrality principle in the face of “strategic competition” in the region between world’s major powers. He made the… Read More
Moon to discuss Korea peace with Asean leaders in Busan
November 18, 2019, 5:04 pm
SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday said he hopes for "in-depth discussions" about the Korea peace process with the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries during an upcoming group summit to be held in Busan, calling them "reliable friends and advisers" regarding the issue.… Read More
Opposition bet wins Sri Lanka presidential polls
November 18, 2019, 3:04 pm
COLOMBO -- Opposition candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the Sri Lanka presidential elections, Elections Chief Mahinda Deshapriya confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Addressing the media shortly after releasing the final results, Deshapriya said Rajapaksa gained a higher percentage of votes than his… Read More
7.1-magnitude earthquake jolts North Maluku
November 15, 2019, 3:32 pm
MANADO, North Sulawesi -- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the areas of Jailolo Subdistrict in Halmahera Barat District, North Maluku Province, on Thursday at around 11:17 p.m. local time, but there were no immediate reports on casualties in the aftermath of the strong quake. The epicenter of… Read More
End unrest, restore order in Hong Kong, says China
November 14, 2019, 9:21 pm
ANKARA -- China has asked Hong Kong administration to deal strictly with protesters to restore normal life in the global financial hub, said media reports. Normal life remained hit on third consecutive day on Wednesday in the region as transport services were suspended, an English language news… Read More
Bolivian senator declares herself interim president
November 13, 2019, 8:45 pm
BUENOS AIRES -- Bolivia on Tuesday announced its interim president, who will take the country to early elections in 90 days after long-serving leader Evo Morales resigned. Senator Jeanine Anez, a member of the Democratic Union Party and second vice-president of the Senate, assumed control as head… Read More
Mexico grants asylum to ex-Bolivian president
November 12, 2019, 8:23 pm
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico -- Mexico announced Monday that it is granting asylum to former Bolivian President Evo Morales, who resigned over the weekend amid protests over irregularities in last month’s presidential elections. “Mexico has decided to grant [Morales] asylum on humanitarian… Read More
Bolivian President Evo Morales steps down
November 11, 2019, 12:32 pm
ANKARA -- Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned Sunday, shortly after the head of the country’s armed forces called on him to step down. "I resign my post as president," Morales said in a televised address. During his speech, he slammed the "capitalist system" and vowed to continue fighting… Read More
Moon asks OANA agencies to continue support for Korea peace
November 7, 2019, 9:46 pm
SEOUL -- President Moon Jae-in on Thursday asked for continued attention and support for the Korea peace process from Asia-Pacific news agencies, as he greeted their representatives at Cheong Wa Dae. "Peace on the Korean Peninsula is a starting point for achieving a peace community of… Read More
