Trump to hold talks with Xi, Putin at G20 in June

May 14,2019
US President Donald Trump says he will meet with the Chinese and Russian leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming Group of 20 summit, scheduled for late June in Osaka, Japan.
UNESCO to add Osaka tombs to world heritage list
May 14
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
May 13
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
May 13
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
May 13
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
May 13
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
May 13
Five people were killed when gunmen stormed a luxury hotel near a China-funded port in southwestern Pakistan.