Explosion in Myanmar's Shan State kills dozens near China border, local media report.

Blast at building storing mining explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45, rescuers say.

A blast at a building in Myanmar that was reportedly storing mining explosives has killed more than 45 people, according to rescuers.

Chemical tank explosion at Washington paper mill: death toll rises to 11.

Death toll from a chemical tank explosion at a paper mill in Washington state rises to 11.

Japan will transfer six destroyers to the Philippines under a new defense agreement aimed at countering Chinese influence in the South China Sea and East China Sea.

Japan will transfer six destroyers to the Philippines for protection against China. The agreement on the transfer of ships was signed as part of expanding military-technical cooperation between the two countries. Representatives of Japan and the Philippines have recently stated that they face 'attempts by China to expand its influence in a number of disputed areas of the South China Sea and East China Sea.' Bilateral military cooperation between Japan and the Philippines includes joint exercises, radar data exchange and strategic dialogue.

Taiwan condemns China over expulsion of NYT reporter after presidential interview. The journalist was forced to leave China following an interview with Lai Ching-te.

Taiwan condemned China after a New York Times reporter was expelled from China following an interview with TaiwaneseLai Ching-te.