News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
NATO will launch its annual nuclear exercise on Monday, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced, emphasizing the alliance’s readiness to respond to any threat in an increasingly uncertain world.
South Korean author Han Kang wins the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.
Two UN peacekeepers were wounded when Israeli forces fired on UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon, according to a statement by the UN force.
At least 28 people were killed and 54 injured after an Israeli air strike hit a Gaza school, says the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas command center.
Local authorities report that 42,065 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces he will retire after the Davis Cup final in November, concluding a remarkable career that includes 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open victories.
China’s Foreign Ministry has sanctioned three U.S. defense firms and ten executives over arms sales to Taiwan, freezing their assets within China and prohibiting transactions with them.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirms the one-China principle, criticizing Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te’s remarks promoting ‘Taiwan independence.’
An underage suspect has been arrested after a shooting at the Gothenburg office of Israeli military tech firm Elbit Systems in Sweden. No injuries were reported.
An office of Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg, Sweden, was targeted in a shooting on Thursday. No injuries were reported, and a young suspect has been arrested.
An office of Israeli military tech firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg was targeted in a shooting. A suspect under 15 has been arrested; no injuries reported.
President Vladimir Putin has relieved Anatoly Antonov of his duties as Russia’s ambassador to the U.S., marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations after seven years.
Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to the United States since 2017, has been relieved of his duties by President Vladimir Putin. A new ambassador is expected to be appointed promptly.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Vientiane, Laos, highlighting the steady progress in China-Australia relations and pledging to enhance cooperation in various fields.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Vientiane, Laos, to discuss the steady advancement of China-Australia relations, highlighting progress in various fields and a commitment to further cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Laos, expressing commitment to advancing China-Australia relations through strengthened cooperation and mutual understanding.
At the 27th China-ASEAN Summit, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for elevating the China-ASEAN partnership, emphasizing strengthened market connectivity and cooperation in emerging industries.
Premier Li Qiang has called for elevating the China-ASEAN partnership, highlighting the need for stronger market connectivity and cooperation in emerging industries to drive sustainable growth.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for elevating the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level, emphasizing cooperation and shared prosperity at the 27th China-ASEAN Summit.
Chinese envoy Fu Cong emphasized the binding nature of UN Security Council resolutions, urging adherence to international law and genuine diplomacy to address the deteriorating situation in Gaza.