News & Insights Across Asia
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and NATO Chief Mark Rutte express concern over reported dispatch of DPRK troops to Russia, highlighting potential U.N. sanctions violations and regional security risks.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador over allegations of DPRK troop deployment in Ukraine, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that BRICS has never targeted other countries, highlighting its expansion and shared values ahead of the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will not attend the G20 summit in Brazil this November, despite his close friendship with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s engagement with Israeli and Palestinian authorities ahead of the BRICS Summit, emphasizing support for a two-state solution.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation among emerging economies.
Russia will host the 16th BRICS summit, marking the first meeting since the group expanded from five to ten members. Discover why BRICS membership appeals to many countries.
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.
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.
Top leaders from Russia, the DPRK, Vietnam, Laos, and Cuba congratulate China on its 75th anniversary, expressing commitment to strengthen ties and acknowledging China’s achievements under President Xi Jinping.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasizes strengthened cooperation with Russia to mitigate Western sanctions, following a meeting with Sergei Shoigu.
Russia advances in eastern Ukraine, capturing the strategic town of Novohrodivka, amidst escalating tensions and mutual accusations of overnight attacks.
Messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp experienced massive outages across Russia on Wednesday, with officials attributing the disruptions to a DDoS attack on telecom operators.
Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov accuses the U.S. of “implicitly legitimizing terrorism” by remaining silent on the Nord Stream pipeline bombings, urging Washington to address the issue.
Russia has extended its temporary ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2024 to maintain domestic market stability amid increased seasonal demand and refinery repairs.
China, Russia, and Laos held their first trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting in Vientiane, pledging to strengthen cooperation and promote regional security and stability.
China opposes U.S. allegations of military support to Russia, condemning the spread of “ungrounded false information” and urging the U.S. to stop shifting blame.
Russia has declared a Romanian embassy official persona non grata, escalating diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Bucharest.
The U.S. has sanctioned 12 senior executives of Russia’s Kaspersky Lab following a ban on its antivirus software over national security concerns, escalating tensions in the global cybersecurity landscape.
An Armenian student at Ningbo University shares her experiences with Russia’s Unified State Exam and sends encouraging wishes to Chinese students taking the gaokao, highlighting shared academic challenges.
