Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Samsung Electronics’ labor union said Wednesday it’ll hold off on launching a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote, alleviating immediate concerns about the operation of the world’s largest memory chip maker.

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

NEW YORK (AP) – Promising a commitment to “ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations,” media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives

MALE, Maldives (AP) – Divers on Wednesday recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week.

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hoped to continue U.S. arms purchases, which he called essential for peace, while assuring people the island’s future would not be decided by external forces.

Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12

BEIJING (AP) – Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported.

Battle of the family SUVs: Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride

The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have been among Edmunds’ favorite three-row SUVs for many years now. They boast roomy seating, classy designs, a generous number of features, and pricing that can potentially undercut the competition by thousands of dollars.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

BEIJING (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday night in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing. Putin’s plane landed in Beijing, where he was greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and an honor guard.

Japanese PM travels to meet South Korea president

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring their push to deepen ties between the historical Asian rivals in the face of geopolitical challenges.

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations

BEIJING (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.