Moon calls for another summit with DPRK

The Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that he will actively push for another summit with Kim Jongun, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to help resume dialogue between the DPRK and the United States.

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SE Asia struggling on imported waste issue

Southeast Asian countries are having difficulties dealing with huge quantities of imported waste, and ecological observers are pointing to addressing plastics pollution at the source.

Scandals uncover dark side of Seoul's fancy club district

SEOUL - On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables.

Nigerian engineer sees better future working for Chinese company

ABUJA, Nigeria - Abdullahi Isa, a Nigerian civil engineer, had set himself many personal goals to achieve before he turns 40. Among his goals were owning a house in the city, having a private car, a good job, wives, and kids.

New Palestinian PM Ishtaye sworn in before President Abbas

RAMALLAH, Palestine - New Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye and his cabinet members were sworn in on Saturday before President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, the official television reported, according to Xinhua News Agency.

At least 1 dead in nightclub shooting in Australia, inflicting 'horrific injuries'

SYDNEY - A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted "horrific injuries" that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said on Sunday, but there was no suggestion yet that the attack was terror-related.

Assange's future hangs in the balance

The future of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is the subject of an international political debate following his arrest in London on Thursday.

Meghan Markle faces tax bill from the IRS SCOTT REEVES

US-born actress Meghan Markle found her prince charming and married British royalty. Now, the couple are discovering an intrusive third-party in their marriage: the US Internal Revenue Service, or IRS.

DPRK top leader Kim open to another summit with Trump

Leaders from both the DPRK and the United States said they won't rule out the possibility of meeting again, but analysts warned to have cautious expectations of a third summit as it could fail again if the decades of mistrust between the two continue.

Military council leader promises a civilian govt

The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years, Reuters reported.

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