DAMASCUS - Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad killed 48 people on Thursday, a war monitor said.

TOKYO – The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry presented a draft proposal of a guideline that requires advertisers to ensure the proper distribution of online advertisements, at an expert panel on Monday.

SEOUL – A fighter jet accidentally dropped multiple bombs on a civilian village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, on Thursday, injuring seven people and damaging several buildings.

BANGKOK – Six people were injured in a pipe bomb attack at a road-railway crossing in Muang district, Yala province on Wednesday evening.

World No.2 Jeeno Thitikul is among six Thai players competing at the US$2.5 million Blue Bay LPGA 2025 this week, the third and final stop of the Tour's Asian swing.

PARIS - Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkuse...

MILAN - Juventus have spent much of this season in crisis but the apparently ailing "Old Lady" of Italian football has a great chance of entering the Serie A title race against Atalanta on Sunday night.

WASHINGTON - US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect.

WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire.

TOKYO — The daughter of Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti, who was given a life sentence on separatism-related charges in China in 2014, said recently her ongoing goal is to ensure as many people as possible are aware of the oppression her peopl...