Cables severed in two locations leave thousands stranded at train stations

This comes days after Asian Development Bank also promised US$2.3 to US$2.5 billion in aid

Cops find 1,140kg of drugs worth around US$39 million

Pyongyang justifies tests as ‘countermeasures’ after US, Seoul, Japan conduct joint military drills

Over 12,000 civilian properties burned, destroyed, humanitarian agency says

Carrying huge flags, banners, they call for Democratic ‘blue wave’ of voters to go to polls next month

Siamak Namazi, elderly father held for years under convictions for espionage, allegations they both deny

This, following deaths of 66 children, most from acute kidney failure

Seven oil tankers set ablaze in act of possible sabotage as Kremlin orders investigation

Surviving animals euthanised to prevent further suffering as shark risk prevents refloating attempts

Explosion’s cause remains unknown as cops continue search for more fatalities

Demonstrators adopt new tactics to get around internet restrictions meant to impede gatherings

Food regulator finds instant noodles from Indonesia contain ethylene oxide above permitted level