Asia - Pacific
Russian defense minister says main threat for SCO countries emanates from Afghanistan
International terrorist groups find shelter because of unstable and indefinite political situation in country, according to Shoygu
Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
After unexpected hike in March, Bank of Japan keeps rate constant in April meeting
3 more Chinese astronauts enter space station
Astronauts welcomed by crew of Shenzhou-17 mission, state-run media said
China tells US to stop interference in its internal affairs: Reports
During meeting with top US diplomat in Beijing, Chinese foreign minister urges Washington to not cross 'red lines' when it comes to his country's sovereignty, security, development interests
S.Korea, US, Japan agrees to enhance cooperation in export controls
Senior officials of Seoul, Washington, Tokyo meet in US earlier this week, local media said