China is revamping its global Belt and Road Initiative
China is making changes to the global infrastructure initiative after some initial stumbles in its first decade — and it's now in direct competition with the U.S.
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Most undocumented people in Pakistan are Afghan. They're being forced to leave
A look at why Pakistan is choosing to deport more than a million Afghans now, and what it signals about the changing relationship between Pakistan and its Taliban-led neighbor.
Antibiotics that fight deadly infections in babies are losing their power
New research finds that the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Southeast Asia are only 50% effective at treating sepsis and meningitis in newborns. It's a cause for global concern.
Washington, D.C., celebrates beloved pandas before they return to China
Since 1972, China has gifted or loaned pandas to countries across the globe – often coinciding with major trade deals. But now these very popular ambassadors are being recalled.
North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world
Experts point to economic difficulties from prolonged international sanctions, but the closures may signal a possible change in North Korea's foreign policy that is more focused on Moscow and Beijing.
A Philippine radio anchor was shot and killed while on a Facebook livestream
Juan Jumalon was the 199th journalist to be killed in the country since 1986, when an uprising toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the current president's father.
In Japan, overtourism is raising concerns about the environment at Mt. Fuji
Large numbers of tourists are visiting Mt. Fuji again, causing problems with local municipalities and worry over the environment of the World Heritage site.
An earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people, officials say
Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.
Why the sudden death of a former Chinese premier has moved so many people
The death of a former Chinese leader Li Keqiang has been an outlet for people to quietly share their discontent with China's current governance.
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Israeli airstrike hits Gaza's largest refugee camp. Donald Trump Jr. to testify Wednesday in civil fraud trail. It's Pakistan's deadline for all undocumented immigrants to leave or face deportation.