News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February amidst a political crisis triggered by the collapse of his coalition government.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February amid a political crisis following the collapse of his coalition government.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February amid a political crisis caused by his coalition’s collapse.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February as Germany seeks to resolve a political crisis after the collapse of his coalition government.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was evacuated to Moscow from the Hmeimim base on December 8 amid drone attacks and advancing opposition forces.
A Mexican mayor and three others were found shot dead in San Luis Potosi state, marking the latest incident in a surge of organized crime-related violence targeting officials.
Efforts are underway in Myanmar’s Yangon region to mitigate conflicts between humans and wild elephants. Authorities are implementing strategies to control elephant movements and promote coexistence.
China opposes recent U.S. tariff hikes on its goods, pledging to defend its rights and interests, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
French military aid begins arriving in cyclone-stricken Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands are feared dead after Cyclone Chido unleashed devastating winds and destruction.
Millions in southeast Australia are preparing for severe heat as temperatures are set to surpass 40°C, prompting emergency warnings and fire bans across Victoria and parts of South Australia.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has sent the bloc’s top diplomat for Syria to Damascus to engage with the new Syrian government, marking a significant step in EU-Syria relations.
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric will visit China from December 19 to 21 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to an announcement by spokesperson Lin Jian.
South Korean prosecutors have issued a second summons to President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection and other charges, following impeachment proceedings and his defiance of the initial subpoena.
South Korean prosecutors have issued a second summons to impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection charges, escalating the nation’s political turmoil.
South Korean prosecutors have summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection charges, following a failed subpoena attempt last week.
Israel intensifies airstrikes across Syria following Assad’s collapse, as Netanyahu discusses regional shifts with Trump.
The United Nations seeks $1.42 billion to expand humanitarian operations in Somalia in 2025, as 5.98 million people face severe needs due to ongoing drought and conflict, according to OCHA.
The Golden Promise 2024,” a China-Cambodia cultural show, was held in Phnom Penh, celebrating the year of people-to-people exchanges and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of both nations.”
An Iranian court has ordered the U.S. government to pay $170 million to victims of a 2010 terrorist attack in Chabahar, accusing it of supporting the group responsible.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, has resigned following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, signaling significant shifts in the nation’s political landscape.