UNESCO to add Osaka tombs to world heritage list

A group of ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan is expected to be added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List.
Sri Lanka blocks social media after anti-Muslim riots
Sri Lanka blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms on Monday after anti-Muslim riots hit several towns in the latest fallout from the Easter Sunday suicide attacks.
Australian election campaign reaches final week, opposition maintains lead
The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) maintained lead, according to local opinion polls before Saturday's general election.
Suga: Japan still seeking summit with N.Korea
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary says the government will continue to seek a summit with North Korea despite the firing of a ballistic missile by Pyongyang last week.
Explosions occur in southern Philippines prior to midterm election
At least three explosions rocked city of Cotabato and neighboring Maguindanao province in the southern Philippines a few hours before a national midterm election, military and police authorities said on Monday.
Gunmen kill 5 near China-funded port in Pakistan
Five people were killed when gunmen stormed a luxury hotel near a China-funded port in southwestern Pakistan.
Trump urges China to act on trade deal
US President Donald Trump has told China that now is the time to act to make a trade deal with the United States.