News & Insights Across Asia
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Zheng Qinwen defeated Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-4 in the Wuhan Open semifinals, setting up a final clash with Aryna Sabalenka. The match marked the first time two Chinese players reached the tournament’s last four.
Lebanon’s National News Agency reports that an Israeli airstrike has completely destroyed a mosque in Kfar Tibnit. The attack intensifies the ongoing tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
At least 20 injured and one fatality confirmed after a locomotive collides with a Cairo-bound passenger train in Egypt’s Minya province, causing two carriages to plunge into a canal.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah reports clashes with Israeli troops after alleged infiltration attempts near the border village of Ramia, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah reported engaging Israeli forces following infiltration attempts near Ramia, with clashes lasting about an hour and additional attacks claimed overnight.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah reports clashes with Israeli troops after alleged infiltration attempts near the village of Ramia, leading to engagements lasting about an hour. No immediate response from Israel.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Pakistan from October 14 to 17 to attend the 23rd SCO Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
At least eight people have died as heavy rains hit Brazil following a severe drought. The storms brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing destruction across central and southeastern regions.
After a historic drought, Brazil faces deadly storms that have left at least eight people dead and caused widespread damage across the country.
At least eight people have died as heavy rains and violent winds lashed Brazil after a prolonged drought, causing widespread damage and blackouts. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change.
China and the EU have yet to reach a mutually acceptable solution on the EU’s anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles, despite significant progress in recent negotiations.
China and the EU have yet to find a mutually acceptable solution on the EU’s anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles, despite significant progress in negotiations.
China and the EU have yet to reach a mutually acceptable solution on the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, despite significant progress in certain areas.
A fatal crash landing of an Antonov-3 aircraft in Russia’s Yakutia region leaves one dead. Officials report loss of engine thrust as the cause.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expresses deep concern over Israeli strikes on UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, urging safety and a pivot to diplomacy.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed deep concern to Israel over reports of Israeli forces firing on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon, calling for the safety of UNIFIL and Lebanese forces.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed deep concern over reports of Israeli forces firing on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon, urging a shift toward diplomacy and emphasizing the safety of UNIFIL and Lebanese forces.
Six people have been confirmed dead after a firefighting helicopter crashed near Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The crew was assisting in the search for a crashed plane when the tragedy occurred.
Scotland’s former First Minister Alex Salmond has passed away at age 69 after collapsing during a speech in North Macedonia. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
Israel declares five new areas along its border with Lebanon as closed military zones amid clashes with Hezbollah forces, intensifying regional tensions and impacting local communities.