News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
As Middle East tensions escalate, Africa faces complex economic and security challenges. Experts analyze strategies to mitigate conflict spillovers in this first of a two-part series.
A CGTN poll reveals over 90% of respondents believe US military strikes in Iran are accelerating the decline of American hegemony, amid rising humanitarian and economic costs.
Iran proposes coordinated transit through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing sovereignty and security amid rising regional tensions linked to U.S. and Israeli military actions.
NATO begins temporary withdrawal from Iraq amid security concerns linked to escalating US-Iran tensions, with regional stability at risk.
23 US states sue the Trump administration’s EPA over revocation of climate regulations, setting up a pivotal legal battle with global environmental implications.
Indonesia may withdraw from the US-led ‘Board of Peace’ if it conflicts with Palestinian interests, President Prabowo states, reaffirming Jakarta’s foreign policy priorities.
Switzerland halts war materiel exports to the US, citing involvement in Middle East conflicts. Existing licenses under review as tensions escalate in 2026.
Kenya resumes construction of China-backed SGR railway extension, enhancing regional trade links with Uganda and bolstering East Africa’s economic integration efforts.
Researchers warn Germany’s last glaciers could disappear by the 2030s, signaling urgent climate challenges with implications for Asia and beyond.
Kenya escalates flood response as death toll hits 73 ahead of forecasted heavy rains. Emergency teams mobilize to protect vulnerable communities.
Iran’s IRGC claims spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini was killed in a US-Israeli attack, escalating regional tensions. (With input from Xinhua)
Yemen’s Houthi movement warns of blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from countries hostile to Iran and its allies, risking global energy shipments and trade routes.
Japan faces mounting energy and economic challenges as the Strait of Hormuz crisis strains its oil-dependent economy and tests ties with the US.
A massive fire at a Daejeon car parts factory injured 53 workers, with 14 missing. National emergency response mobilized amid explosion risks.
The International Energy Agency releases emergency oil stocks to Asia to address supply disruptions and stabilize markets, with immediate effect.
WTO projects global trade growth to slow to 1.9% in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, with energy price shocks threatening further economic strain.
Escalating Israel-Iran strikes disrupt global energy supplies, sparking economic concerns and international calls for de-escalation in March 2026.
Recent attacks on Gulf energy facilities amid US-Israel-Iran tensions disrupt global oil markets, raising concerns over supply stability and economic impacts.
EU leaders emphasize vigilance against migration pressures linked to Middle East conflicts, citing lessons from past crises and plans to secure borders through 2026.
Trump compares recent Iran military actions to Pearl Harbor during meeting with Japanese PM, raising questions about diplomatic strategy and historical sensitivities.
