What We Know About the Azerbaijani Airlines Plane Crash
Aviation experts said Thursday an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems. Here...
Court Upholds FCC Blockade of Chinese Telecom Company Looking to Access US Market
The company’s operations pose a national security risk and potentially allow China to access data of Americans, the agency said. An appeals court has...
Former Taiwanese Presidential Candidate Gets Indicted for Corruption
The Taiwan People’s Party said its chairman is innocent, calling the indictment ‘political persecution.’ TAIPEI, Taiwan—Local prosecutors have indicted a former Taiwanese presidential candidate...
Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack, Delaying Flights During Year-End Holiday Season
TOKYO—Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was...
Prayers and Tears Mark 20 Years Since Indian Ocean Tsunami That Killed Some 230,000 People
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia—People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh Province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian...
Trump Names Kevin Marino Cabrera as US Envoy to Panama
The president-elect said his nominee is a ‘fierce fighter for America First principles’ who understands Latin American politics. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County...
Japan’s Foreign Minister Voices Concerns Over Growing Chinese Military Activities
Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo has escalated in recent years, driven by issues such as China’s seafood ban and detention of a Japanese national....
Philippine Defense Minister Defends US Missile System Deployment Amid Tension With China
The CCP should stop its saber-rattling, provocative actions, and interference in other countries’ internal affairs, the Philippine defense minister said. The Philippine defense minister...
Tonga’s Parliament Elects New Prime Minister After His Predecessor Quit This Month
PERTH, Australia—Tonga ‘s parliament elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister on Tuesday in a special session of the house on Christmas...