Asia
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
North Korea plans to destroy border roads, escalating tensions with South Korea over drone accusations and military threats.
China launches war games around Taiwan
China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts…
Japanese atomic bomb survivor movement Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize
Anti-nuclear weapon campaigners have been recognised by the Nobel Committee in the past. On Friday, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to…
Taiwan’s president vows to resist ‘annexation’
President William Lai has vowed to uphold Taiwan’s self-governance in his most prominent public address since assuming office earlier this year. In…
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years
Most Taiwanese believe an invasion by China is unlikely in five years but view Beijing as a serious threat to democracy.
North Korea Army says to completely cut road and rail links to South Korea
North Korea's Army announced a complete closure of roads and railways to South Korea, reinforcing the border in response to military exercises.
Karachi Terror Attack: Chinese Nationals Targeted
Two Chinese nationals were killed in a Karachi explosion, claimed by Baloch Liberation Army as a terrorist attack.
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would not hesitate to use all available offensive forces including nuclear weapons if…
Japan’s Strategy to Increase Outbound Tourism: Free Passports Proposal
Free passports for 18-year-olds proposed to increase Japan's outbound travel.
South Korea’s New Visa for High-Tech Workers
South Korea plans new visa programs to attract skilled foreign workers.
Ishiba to be Japan’s next prime minister
Ishiba wins LDP leadership, to become Japan's next prime minister.
South Korea to criminalise watching or possessing sexually explicit deepfakes
South Korea criminalizes deepfake pornography, imposing significant penalties.