Trump to meet new Japanese Emperor in May

Apr 19,2019
US President Donald Trump will visit Japan in late May as a state guest, making him the first foreign leader to meet the new Emperor. Crown Prince Naruhito is set to ascend the throne on May 1.
Rain, thunderstorm claim 65 lives across India
Apr 18
At least 65 people were killed and many others injured in rain-related incidents across several Indian states, officials said Thursday.
2nd phase of India's general elections kicks off
Apr 18
The second phase of India's 17th general elections began on Thursday morning.
Local Indonesian media: Joko re-election likely
Apr 18
In the Indonesian presidential election, preliminary counts show incumbent Joko Widodo leading former General Prabowo Subianto. Local media are saying that Joko is likely to be re-elected.
Nuclear plants' anti-terror measures delayed
Apr 18
Nuclear plant operators in Japan say it will be difficult to install anti-terrorism facilities at their plants within the timeframe set by the government.
9 Abu Sayyaf militants killed, 19 wounded in southern Philippine clashes
Apr 12
A total of nine Abu Sayyaf militants have been killed and 19 others have been wounded in a series of clashes in the southern Philippine Sulu province, the military said on Friday.
N.Korean leader Kim Jong Un reelected as chairman
Apr 12
North Korea's parliament has reelected Kim Jong Un as chairman of the country's highest governing body.