News & Insights Across Asia
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The Trump administration is offering incentives for federal employees to resign under a new “deferred resignation program,” signaling plans to streamline and potentially downsize the government workforce.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un inspects a nuclear-material production base, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to expanding its nuclear capabilities, state media reports.
China and India have agreed to resume direct flights and enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, marking a significant step towards strengthening relations between the two nations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges de-escalation as conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo intensifies, calling on Rwanda to cease support for M23 rebels and emphasizing the need to protect civilians.
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in India has left at least 15 dead and many injured, highlighting safety concerns at large religious gatherings.
Colombians in Bogotá celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival on January 25, with events hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce, marking cultural and economic ties.
Thousands of migrants are stranded in Tijuana after the U.S. asylum process was suspended under the new Trump administration, leaving many in limbo and uncertainty.
Migrants in Mexico are in limbo after the U.S. asylum process was put on hold at the start of the Trump administration, leaving many stranded at the border and facing an uncertain future.
Chinese New Year celebrations began early in Chancay, Peru, as the town embraces cultural ties amid the construction of South America’s largest Chinese-built mega port.
Chinese New Year celebrations have started early in Chancay, the Peruvian town now hosting South America’s largest Chinese-built mega port, reflecting the growing cultural connections between the community and its Chinese partners.
The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. celebrated the Spring Festival in Washington, D.C., hosting a reception and welcoming the National Zoo’s new panda pair, Bao Li and Qing Bao.
A week ago, few had heard of DeepSeek. Now, this Chinese-owned AI tool is transforming the tech world, disrupting markets, and prompting experts to rethink the future of artificial intelligence.
Fire authorities responded to a plane fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, Republic of Korea. The incident resulted in no casualties, and operations are expected to resume shortly.
Fire broke out on a plane at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday. Authorities report no casualties. The incident prompted emergency response and raised concerns among travelers.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the U.S. to exempt critical aid from its foreign assistance pause, highlighting concerns for vulnerable communities worldwide.
UN officials express deep concern over escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Goma, DRC, as heavy artillery hits hospitals and civilians flee the city.
Colombians express concern after the United States threatened tariffs amid a deportation conflict, highlighting tensions in Colombia-U.S. relations despite a last-minute agreement to avert a trade war.
San Francisco’s Chinatown is bustling as residents prepare for the Chinese New Year, adorning streets with lanterns and organizing cultural festivities that celebrate tradition and community.
Global leaders and Holocaust survivors gather at Auschwitz to mark 80 years since liberation, warning against rising extremism and urging preservation of memory.
China Media Group hosted a ‘Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala’ event in Paris, highlighting the global recognition of the Spring Festival as a major celebration worldwide.