Asia

UN chief warns of new peacekeeping threats

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the world body’s peacekeeping efforts face growing dangers from non-traditional threats such as suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices.
Updated: Jun 19, 01:05 AM

Japan formally OKs new nuke safety requirements

Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally approved new safety requirements for atomic plants, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster.
Updated: Jun 19, 01:05 AM

Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Updated: Jun 19, 12:35 AM