Asia
UPDATED: JAL’s systems back to normal after cyberattack delayed flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday its systems returned to normal, with same-day ticket sales resuming, after a cyberattack delayed some domestic…
Aceh hopeful as Indonesia beefs up warning system 20 years after tsunami
Aceh prepares for future tsunamis with improved warning systems.
Signs North Korea preparing more troops, drones for Russia
North Korea prepares to send troops, weapons, and drones to Russia.
Dalai Lama seeks to allay health concerns
Dalai Lama reassures followers about health and succession plans.
Alleged Chinese spy who befriended Prince Andrew is ‘tip of iceberg’, Tory MP says
A leading China-sceptic MP has warned that an alleged Chinese spy who forged ties with Prince Andrew represents just “the tip of…
China says it takes ‘necessary measures’ to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
China's government said on Wednesday that it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as…
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more…
UPDATED: Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely exercises
Taiwan's defence ministry said that China had nearly doubled the number of its warships operating around the island in the previous 24…
South Korea’s main opposition party says lawmakers on high alert after reports of another martial law declaration
South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party said lawmakers were on standby after receiving many reports of another martial law declaration, the Yonhap…
Updated: South Korean president faces impeachment vote as defence minister offers to resign
Updated South Korean president faces impeachment vote as defence minister offers to resign Six South Korean opposition parties, including the Democratic Party,…
Chinese, Russian military planes enter South Korea’s air defence zone
Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) over the seas off the eastern and…
Taiwan holds air defence drill ahead of president’s Pacific trip
Taiwan's military held an early morning air defence drill on Thursday to test its response and engagement procedures, ahead of a trip…