SYDNEY - Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, organisers said on Friday, as a string of yachts limped out of a race fleet battered by powerful winds.

LIMA - A former Peruvian congressional official on Thursday denied having set up a prostitution ring in the legislature providing sexual favors to lawmakers in return for votes.

HONG KONG - China has ramped up pressure on the Philippines to withdraw the US Typhon missile system stationed there, warning of "arms race risks" in the region.

SEOUL - Opposition lawmakers in South Korea were planning to vote Friday to impeach the prime minister and acting president, Han Duck-soo, the latest turn in a political crisis that has created a power vacuum in the country.

Thailand is a football-crazy country and 2024, which is drawing to a close, had more than its fair share of stories to keep the local fans of the sport engrossed throughout the year.

As Thailand's national football team departed on Wednesday for the first leg of their Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 semi-final against the Philippines, coach Masatada Ishii said he is not worried about the artificial grass pitch at Man...

Every year has its breakout stars, and 2024 yielded a bumper crop: Glen Powell, Chappell Roan, Pommel Horse Guy.

TOKYO - Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday it was hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to some domestic and international flights.

TAIPEI - Taiwan prosecutors have charged a former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party with accepting T$17.1 million ($522,392) in bribes over a major property development in the capital and misuse of political donations.

Abdulla Dayakaev insists his ultimate goal is to become “the best fighter in the world” with bantamweight Muay Thai champ Superlek Kiatmoo9 even in his sights after another stunning knockout at ONE Friday Fights 92.