Asia - Pacific
N. Zealand’s top diplomat stands by his criticism of ‘race-based' superiority
In his State of Nation address, Winston Peters aimed at Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi for saying Maori people have ‘superior genetics’
Call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza reverberates in Australian parliament
'You support genocide… Albanese, your hands are red. 15,000 children dead,' protestors shout from gallery section of parliament
North Korea fires fresh round of ballistic missiles
Following 2nd such launch by Pyongyang this year, Seoul condemns move as 'clear provocation' threatening peace, stability
Kabul summons Pakistani envoy over airstrikes inside Afghanistan
8 people were killed after Islamabad launched airstrikes triggering retaliation by Afghanistan on Pakistani military installations, says Kabul
Wildfire continues to spread in China's southern Sichuan province
Fire started on Friday in rural area of Yajiang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture still not under control, reports media
Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles
Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows, who also serve as indicators of air quality