News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
The DPRK is reportedly sending 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to support Russia in its conflict against Ukraine, as reported by Yonhap News Agency citing Seoul’s spy agency.
ROK condemns DPRK’s dispatch of troops to Russia as a ‘grave security threat’, pledging to respond with all available means.
President William Ruto nominates Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s new Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Parliament will vote on the nomination within 60 days.
President Xi Jinping emphasizes the creation of a national resource recycling platform to propel China’s green, low-carbon, and circular economy forward.
Israeli forces have reportedly killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu affirms that the war will continue despite calls to end the conflict.
Israeli forces confirm the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an operation in Gaza. Despite international calls for peace, Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts military actions will continue.
A United Nations report reveals that global extreme poverty has risen for the first time in 20 years, highlighting the profound impacts of recent global crises and calling for urgent international action.
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Kim Jong Un labels South Korea as “a hostile country” and calls for increased war-fighting capabilities during a military inspection, signaling heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
As BRICS nations prepare for a pivotal summit, analysts expect the group to amplify the voice of the Global South, fostering stronger cooperation among developing countries.
A new report names Colombia as the deadliest country for environmentalists, highlighting urgent issues ahead of COP16.
Media leaders and academics gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 2024 China–Latin America and Caribbean Media Cooperation Forum, seeking to strengthen connections between the region and China.
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are settling into their new home at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., captivating visitors and symbolizing important conservation efforts.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
China urges Japan to break with its militarist past and pursue peaceful development, following reports of a ritual offering by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
A new report warns that half of the world’s food production could fail over the next 25 years due to a global water shortage, threatening economies and global security.
China urges India to handle Taiwan-related issues prudently and refrain from official interactions with the Taiwan region after reports of a new office in Mumbai.
The 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan marks the first meeting of the expanded BRICS nations, focusing on integration of new members and reforming global economic governance.
Israel’s military is investigating whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among militants killed in Gaza. Confirmation could significantly impact the ongoing conflict. Details remain unverified.
China’s UN ambassador Fu Cong calls on the Security Council to enforce resolutions on Gaza, urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.