Putin and Kim Jong Un hug at the beginning of their visit to North Korea | Vladimir Putin
News Russian President Vladimir Putin hugged North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he arrived in Pyongyang for his first…
Pacific Asia
Malaysia to join BRICS; China's Xi is an 'exceptional leader', Anwar says | Business and Economy
The Malaysian leader criticizes the “Western narrative” surrounding the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Malaysia is planning to join…
Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons | Financial markets
City leader John Lee says the move will strengthen the Asian financial hub's competitiveness. Hong Kong is about to end…
South Korean military says North Korean soldiers cross border and mines explode | military news
North Korea has been reinforcing the border since abandoning a military agreement with the South last November. South Korea's military…
Thailand's complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms | Politics News
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand's nearly month-long Senate selection process began last week amid accusations that the system is biased in…
Russia's Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years | Politics News
The Russian president will make a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Kremlin says. Russian President Vladimir Putin will…
The United States is far behind China in nuclear energy, according to a report | Nuclear energy
The United States is 10 to 15 years behind China in deploying next-generation reactors, the research institute says. The United…
Australia's Albanese and China's Li hold 'frank' talks in Canberra | Politics News
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the Australian Parliament in Canberra for high-level talks that…
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics | Court News
EXPLAINER Courts on Tuesday will hear cases involving Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the Move Forward party, former Prime Minister Thaksin…
Why is the EU imposing new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China? | News
China accuses Brussels of protectionism, EU says Chinese subsidies unfair. The European Union plans to impose tough new tariffs on…