Asia & Pacific
US-South Korea Drills Begin Despite Trump's Cut Order
President Donald Trump orders scaled-back U.S.-South Korea military drills. But the exercises are moving ahead as planned.
Taiwan Sets Record Defense Spending, Invests in Peace
Taiwan is determined to defend itself.
2 Students Dead in Philippines School Shooting, Including Gunman, Officials Say
Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, and the situation was now under control, officials said.
Thousands in Indonesia Await Aid After Quake Kills 68, Overshadowing Independence Day
Thousands of people waited for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores on Monday as the country marked its 81st Independence Day, two days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 others and damaged thousands of homes.
Trump Orders Cut to US–South Korea Drills: What It Means for the Alliance
Retired Marine Col. and former U.S. diplomat Grant Newsham joins Tiffany Meier Tonight to examine President Donald Trump’s order to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
TikTok Creator Ayesha Gilamana, 28, Dies After Gunmen Open Fire on Car
Bibi's father later identified her body at THQ Hospital Taxila, where his other two children were also being treated for injuries.
Thousands Evacuate After Indonesia Quake Kills 53, Aftershocks Hamper Rescue Efforts
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises With South Korea
The president revealed that he ordered the Pentagon to scale back the joint military exercises with South Korea on Aug. 16.
Philippine President Calls Joint Oil Exploration With China a 'Distinct Possibility,' Despite Ongoing Sea Clashes
'We try to bring the level of tensions ... down a notch,' the Philippine president said.
City Councils in Taiwan Urge Government to Confront China's Transnational Repression
The motion also addresses the importance of showing the Canadian documentary ‘State Organs.’
Philippines Bars Attacks From Its Soil in Event of Taiwan Invasion
The Philippines said Friday that it won't allow attacks to be launched from its territory if China invades Taiwan—meaning the United States would not be able to launch attacks from the Philippines in such conflict.
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha Dies on 26th Birthday
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 titleholder Putri Andriani Juficha has died, according to an announcement from the Miss Grand Indonesia pageant organization made on what would have been her 26th birthday.
People Need to Learn the Horrible History of Communism, They're Not Teaching it: Cultural Revolution Survivor
Xi Van Fleet discussed with NTD's Steve Lance, her experience living under Mao Zedong's communist rule and how she sees communism emerging in America.
US, Japan Push Deep-Sea Mining to Counter China
Six thousand meters beneath the Pacific, Japan is digging deeply for the rare earths as Tokyo and Washington look to reduce China’s grip on the critical mineral.
‘Everything is Available for a Price’: National Security Analyst on Report on Chinese Influence at Harvard
The Select Committee on China and the House Education and Workforce Committee have released a new investigation detailing Chinese influence at Harvard University through money and research collaborations.
North Korean Refugee Details Life Under Communist Regime
A North Korean refugee is telling her story about life under totalitarian, communist rule.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Coast, Killing at Least 47
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 47 people, collapsing buildings and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
Japan Flooding Kills 8, Strands Thousands
Hundreds spent the night under foil blankets at emergency shelters in the hardest-hit areas.
Putin Visit to Disputed Island Sparks Japan Protest
Tensions rising today between Japan and Russia.
Taiwan Thwarts AI Cyberattacks
Taiwan says it's fended off a wave of AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies detected last month—originating from overseas.
US-South Korea Drills Begin Despite Trump's Cut Order
President Donald Trump orders scaled-back U.S.-South Korea military drills. But the exercises are moving ahead as planned.
Taiwan Sets Record Defense Spending, Invests in Peace
Taiwan is determined to defend itself.
2 Students Dead in Philippines School Shooting, Including Gunman, Officials Say
Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, and the situation was now under control, officials said.
Thousands in Indonesia Await Aid After Quake Kills 68, Overshadowing Independence Day
Thousands of people waited for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores on Monday as the country marked its 81st Independence Day, two days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 others and damaged thousands of homes.
Trump Orders Cut to US–South Korea Drills: What It Means for the Alliance
Retired Marine Col. and former U.S. diplomat Grant Newsham joins Tiffany Meier Tonight to examine President Donald Trump’s order to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
TikTok Creator Ayesha Gilamana, 28, Dies After Gunmen Open Fire on Car
Bibi's father later identified her body at THQ Hospital Taxila, where his other two children were also being treated for injuries.
Thousands Evacuate After Indonesia Quake Kills 53, Aftershocks Hamper Rescue Efforts
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises With South Korea
The president revealed that he ordered the Pentagon to scale back the joint military exercises with South Korea on Aug. 16.
Philippine President Calls Joint Oil Exploration With China a 'Distinct Possibility,' Despite Ongoing Sea Clashes
'We try to bring the level of tensions ... down a notch,' the Philippine president said.
City Councils in Taiwan Urge Government to Confront China's Transnational Repression
The motion also addresses the importance of showing the Canadian documentary ‘State Organs.’
Philippines Bars Attacks From Its Soil in Event of Taiwan Invasion
The Philippines said Friday that it won't allow attacks to be launched from its territory if China invades Taiwan—meaning the United States would not be able to launch attacks from the Philippines in such conflict.
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha Dies on 26th Birthday
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 titleholder Putri Andriani Juficha has died, according to an announcement from the Miss Grand Indonesia pageant organization made on what would have been her 26th birthday.
People Need to Learn the Horrible History of Communism, They're Not Teaching it: Cultural Revolution Survivor
Xi Van Fleet discussed with NTD's Steve Lance, her experience living under Mao Zedong's communist rule and how she sees communism emerging in America.
US, Japan Push Deep-Sea Mining to Counter China
Six thousand meters beneath the Pacific, Japan is digging deeply for the rare earths as Tokyo and Washington look to reduce China’s grip on the critical mineral.
‘Everything is Available for a Price’: National Security Analyst on Report on Chinese Influence at Harvard
The Select Committee on China and the House Education and Workforce Committee have released a new investigation detailing Chinese influence at Harvard University through money and research collaborations.
North Korean Refugee Details Life Under Communist Regime
A North Korean refugee is telling her story about life under totalitarian, communist rule.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Coast, Killing at Least 47
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 47 people, collapsing buildings and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
Japan Flooding Kills 8, Strands Thousands
Hundreds spent the night under foil blankets at emergency shelters in the hardest-hit areas.
Putin Visit to Disputed Island Sparks Japan Protest
Tensions rising today between Japan and Russia.
Taiwan Thwarts AI Cyberattacks
Taiwan says it's fended off a wave of AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies detected last month—originating from overseas.