Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office.

China's "golden week" holiday was an exceptionally busy time for the South Korean capital, with Chinese tourists streaming into the city's shopping districts under a new visa-free scheme. At the same time,

Top economic officials from the U.S. and China kickstarted talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert an escalation of their trade war and ensure that a meeting happens next week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The United States has defeated China twice in fourball matches on the first day of the LPGA’s International Crown tournament while world No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul remained perfect at the team event.