Asia
China defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption
China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top…
Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea’s Kim in new diplomatic push
President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can…
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries
China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to…
North Korea’s Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has…
North Korea’s Kim urges military to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his country's military for a "limitless" expansion of its nuclear program to counter US-led…
China, Russia agree on need for closer coordination
China and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to closer coordination and stronger ties, aiming to support each other's development while enhancing global…
U.S. aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan
South Korea's military said it will hold a three-day joint exercise with the United States and Japan starting on Wednesday, featuring fighter…
North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia
North Korea has ratified a mutual defence treaty with Russia signed by the two countries' leaders in June, which calls for each…
Toxic smog wreathes India’s capital
A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Tuesday, driving air quality in some areas into the "severe" range ahead of winter,…
More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea
More than 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, with a "significant number" in the…
What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?
Questions and answers about what is meant by the term "Taiwan independence"
North Korea fires banned ICBM missile in longest flight yet
North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon", as…