East & South Asia
China’s Xi Urges SCO to Take Lead in Ensuring Security and Stability
Tianjin – Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) now carries “greater responsibility” in safeguarding regional peace and stability...
China to Host Landmark SCO Summit in Tianjin, Welcoming Putin, Modi and Global Leaders
Beijing – China is set to host the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin—the...
China Prepares Massive Military Parade on September 3, Global Leaders to Attend
Beijing – China is preparing to stage one of its largest military parades in decades on September 3, marking the country’s victory over...
Russia-China Trade Surges 67% as West Loses Ground
Moscow: Trade relations between Russia and China have reached new heights, marking a significant realignment in global commerce. According to Russian Ambassador to...
China Declines to Join US-Russia Denuclearization Talks
Beijing – China announced on Wednesday that it would not take part in denuclearisation talks with the United States and Russia, pushing back...
South Korea Implements Nationwide ban on mobile phones in School Classrooms
Seoul – South Korea has passed a new law banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during school class hours, making...
Japan and India to Launch AI Cooperation Framework at Upcoming Summit
TOKYO – Japan and India are set to launch a new framework for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at boosting joint research...
Korean Air Orders 103 Boeing Jets Amid Trump’s Trade Push
Boeing and Korean Air have unveiled a landmark agreement valued at $36 billion (£24bn) for the purchase of 103 aircraft, a deal announced...
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Iran calls Pakistan-Saudi defense deal a step toward a ‘regional security alliance’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday voiced strong support for the newly signed defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling it the...
Trump Faces Diplomatic Pressure as Allies Recognize Palestinian State
UNITED NATIONS: Growing frustration with Washington’s handling of the Gaza war spilled into the UN General Assembly this week, as key US allies...
‘World Is Falling Apart,’ Says Trump in Fiery UN Critique
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, railing against climate change policies,...
