News & Insights Across Asia
Explore major global developments, features, and analyses, with emphasis on Asia’s role and impact in international affairs.
China announces that the global captive population of giant pandas has reached 757, highlighting significant conservation efforts at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference in Chengdu.
The Global Supply Chain Promotion Report 2024 was unveiled at CISCE, highlighting key trends and offering in-depth analysis of global supply chains across 11 industries.
China urges the United States to value joint efforts in drug control cooperation, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration amid rising trade tensions.
Rescuers have recovered four bodies and four survivors after a diving boat capsized off Egypt’s eastern coast. The vessel was carrying 31 tourists of multiple nationalities and a 13-member crew.
Russia has expelled British diplomat Wilkes Edward Prior on espionage charges, accusing him of conducting intelligence activities that threaten Russian security. Tensions between Moscow and London escalate.
Kenya plans to establish a carbon market, enabling trading of emission reduction units, offsets, and mitigation outcomes, enhancing climate action and sustainable economic growth.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation and aligning development strategies ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa in Beijing, pledging China’s commitment to support Pacific Island nations in tackling climate change.
Ding Liren of the Chinese mainland defeats India’s Gukesh Dommaraju in the opening game of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, showcasing strategic brilliance with the black pieces.
China warns that ‘no one will win in a trade war’ after President-elect Donald Trump announces plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising concerns over global economic impacts.
West Ham United secured a vital 2-0 win over Newcastle United, easing pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui. Goals from Soucek and Wan-Bissaka marked a potential turning point in their season.
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing, uniting global industry leaders to enhance collaboration and innovation across supply chains. Over 620 companies participate.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong criticizes the Security Council’s failure to call for an unconditional immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging decisive action amid escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Israel’s security cabinet is set to discuss a potential ceasefire with Lebanon amid ongoing fierce fighting, as international efforts to broker peace intensify.
Canada’s hydropower production declines as extreme weather linked to climate change disrupts output and threatens dam structures, impacting global energy dynamics.
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The Communist Party of China hosted a dialogue with Central and Eastern European political parties in Beijing, where representatives agreed to enhance cooperation and strengthen China-CEEC relations.
UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, on his first field mission, urges Sudanese authorities to enhance aid access amid a dire humanitarian crisis affecting over half the country’s population.
At least 16 people have died and six are missing after devastating landslides and flash floods struck mountainside villages on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island following torrential rains over the weekend.
A massive fire erupted at Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center during an Epsilon S rocket test, causing a dramatic explosion but no reported injuries.
