Japan, Canada sign strategic agreement in defense and energy as war in Mideast fuels oil concerns

Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship

Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in an attack in northeastern Nigeria, local officials say

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side’s troops in relentless fighting

Iran won’t compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can’t travel safely to Italy

Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says