Standoff threatens Trump-Putin talks

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine may cause the international community to react and affect the expected meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart during the G20 summit in Argentina, experts said.

Report finds fault with airline's safety measures in crash

JAKARTA, Indonesia - A report based on black box data from an Indonesian Lion Air jet that crashed last month cites equipment failures and the airline's safety measures as factors in the disaster.

Seoul to buy Israeli radar systems despite thaw on peninsula

At the critical juncture of the denuclearization process, every move made by the two neighbors on the Korean Peninsula is closely watched and will undoubtedly have a decisive impact on the future of the peninsula.

US government to appeal judge's block on asylum ban

WASHINGTON - The US government said on Tuesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order halting a presidential proclamation that prevents certain immigrants from seeking asylum.

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Tensions escalate amid standoff in Kerch Strait

Tensions flared up in the Kerch Strait after Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships which allegedly breached the Russian border, while Kiev denied Moscow's "provocation" allegations.

Fresh doubts raised over post-Brexit immigration plans

Britain's plans for a new skills-based immigration policy post Brexit could be running into problems before they have even officially been announced after engineering consultancy group Arup revealed details of special provisions for short-term worker visas.

Earthquake jangles nerves across Japan

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Japan's southern Ibaraki prefecture on Tuesday, with no reports of major damage or injuries, authorities said.

Global leaders commit to healthy oceans

Innovative and transformative strategies have been called for in the development of the ocean economy at a three-day conference on marine sustainability that opened on Monday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

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Cheers as Mars InSight craft lands to dig deep

PASADENA, California - Cheers and applause erupted at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Monday as a waist-high unmanned lander, called InSight, touched down on Mars, capping a nearly seven-year journey from design to launch to landing.

Seizure of Ukrainian Navy ships sparks alarm

Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships in waters near Crimea, raising fears of military escalation and prompting an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday.