News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Vientiane, called for collaborative efforts among Asian nations to build a peaceful, prosperous, open, and interconnected Asia.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Vientiane, calling for collaboration to build an Asia of peace, openness, and shared prosperity.
Israel’s military announced on Friday the killing of Muhammad Abdullah, leader of the Islamic Jihad network in Nur Shams, marking a significant development in the region’s security dynamics.
The Israel Defense Forces announced that they have killed Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams, marking a significant development in regional security dynamics.
Wang Yi urges France to adopt a positive attitude toward China-EU economic relations, emphasizing mutual cooperation and dialogue to avoid trade frictions.
At least 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in an Israeli airstrike on al-Noueiri, a densely populated area in central Beirut, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
An Israeli airstrike on central Beirut’s al-Noueiri district has left at least 22 dead and 117 injured, targeting a Hezbollah leader who survived, escalating tensions in the region.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, expressing China’s readiness to strengthen ties and cooperation with Thailand ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to enhance the ‘Diamond Hexagon’ cooperation framework, aiming to deepen the China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
A severe solar storm has reached Earth, potentially disrupting communication systems and impacting recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to NOAA.
A severe solar storm reached Earth on Thursday, posing threats to communication networks and potentially hampering recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to NOAA.
An elevator failure at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado has left one person dead and 12 others trapped 1,000 feet underground. Rescue efforts are underway.
One person has died and 12 others are trapped 1,000 feet underground after an elevator failure at Colorado’s Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tourist attraction. Rescue teams are working to reach those still underground.
Monitored wildlife populations have suffered a catastrophic decline in the last 50 years, warns a new WWF report. Conservationists urge swift action as leaders assess progress at the latest UN summit.
As the U.S. elections approach, social media platforms intensify efforts to combat fake news and misinformation spread by political campaigns.
At least 11 people have been killed and 48 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
UNICEF will begin a second round of polio vaccinations in Gaza on October 14, targeting 590,000 children under 10, with humanitarian pauses agreed upon to facilitate the campaign.
UN investigators accuse Israel of intentionally targeting Gaza’s healthcare system, alleging crimes against humanity through attacks on medical facilities and personnel.
Global goods trade is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2024, according to the WTO’s updated forecast, signaling a slight improvement over previous estimates.
The World Trade Organization projects a 2.7% increase in global goods trade in 2024, slightly higher than previous estimates.