East Asia Pacific

Immunocompromised in US to get third COVID shot

One state shuts itself off from virus-struck others

Highest level risk alert issued as more downpours are anticipated

The plight of Ressa, who was named Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018 for fighting media intimidation, has raised international concern about the harassment of journalists in the Philippines

Victims of Japanese actions during the first half of the 20th century, especially the Koreas and China, see the shrine as a symbol of Japanese militarism because it honors convicted war criminals among about 2.5 million war dead

It aims to reopen its borders to some foreign travelers early next year

With former colleagues arrested, ex-Apple Daily reporter raises concern about future prospects in Hong Kong

Canberra enters immediate lockdown after man in his 20s tested positive for virus

Prime minister Ardern says move that applies to non-residents will allow for completion of country's coronavirus vaccination program

A video of the incident, widely shared on social media and sparking outrage among users, shows the visibly distressed man being restrained inside a vehicle by several men

They say it's the ‘closest thing we have to a real-life dragon’

There were no injuries among the 21 crew

In the last week of July, Sherman held high-level talks in China that ended with both sides signaling that the other must make concessions for ties to improve

Colleagues recall the academic’s scholarly generosity, capacity for friendship and vast knowledge

Second straight day of demonstrations against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic