The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday.Jeoffrey Maitem tarafından oluşturuldu

As Hong Kong phases in its plastics ban, more can be done such as developing reusable systems and regulating corporations to reduce packaging. Fossil fuel and petrochemical interests are impeding progress on global plastics treaty talks but local solutions show we can put an end to the scourge of plastic.…

A thumping victory for his party in this month’s parliamentary elections has lent Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu a free hand. But observers say his country is simply ‘too small’ to be taking sides.Biman Mukherji tarafından oluşturuldu

A thumping victory for his party in this month’s parliamentary elections has lent Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu a free hand. But observers say his country is simply ‘too small’ to be taking sides.Biman Mukherji tarafından oluşturuldu

Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.Ralph Jennings,Mia Nulimaimaiti tarafından oluşturuldu

Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.Ralph Jennings,Mia Nulimaimaiti tarafından oluşturuldu

As China works to sell itself as a viable destination for international firms to air their disputes through arbitration, more must be done for these efforts to meet with success, analysts and professionals say.He Huifeng,Kandy Wong tarafından oluşturuldu

The move comes as Kyiv faces manpower shortages in the fighting against Russia, and is tied to a new law that includes tougher penalties against draft dodgers.Agence France-Presse tarafından oluşturuldu

Faced with the threat of fines, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform has provided an assessment report on the app’s rewards-for-views scheme.dpa tarafından oluşturuldu

The baby girl survived after she was delivered by caesarean section as her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani, was fatally wounded from an Israel air strike.Agence France-Presse tarafından oluşturuldu

There are 170 million Americans on TikTok, and they’re stressed about a potential ban.Business Insider tarafından oluşturuldu

Washington has ‘seriously harmed’ Chinese interests with moves to suppress the country’s economy and trade, foreign ministry official says.Dewey Sim tarafından oluşturuldu

On Monday, the Palestinian territory’s Civil Defence agency said health workers had uncovered more than 200 bodies of people killed and buried at Nasser hospital, which was besieged by Israeli troops last month.Agence France-Presse,Reuters tarafından oluşturuldu

Though trade ties have taken a hit in other areas, the EU’s agriculture commissioner says a stronger relationship between China and Europe can and should exist in food and farming products.Mandy Zuo tarafından oluşturuldu

A US business lobby has issued a report asking for clear guidelines on what activity is acceptable under China’s new security laws, as well as other suggestions for improving investor confidence.Kinling Lo tarafından oluşturuldu

The president and his elder son chose not to endorse the party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the election, the official says.Amy Sood tarafından oluşturuldu

The president and his elder son chose not to endorse the party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the election, the official says.Amy Sood tarafından oluşturuldu

Last autumn, Azerbaijan recaptured the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists that effectively ended a three-decade stand-off between the neighbours over control of the mountainous region.Agence France-Presse tarafından oluşturuldu

The main rainbands moved to the southern coast a day after floods further north killed at least four people and displaced tens of thousands of residentsHayley Wong tarafından oluşturuldu

German authorities accuse assistant to Maximilian Krah, the AfD’s top candidate in European elections, on suspicion of working for Chinese intelligence service.Finbarr Bermingham tarafından oluşturuldu

The tragedy came only hours after UK PM Rishi Sunak’s latest effort to send some migrants on a one-way ticket to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament.Reuters tarafından oluşturuldu

UK-based rights group RSI says Britain deliberately ‘exported’ a counterterrorism programme to Indonesia as part of its post-Brexit geopolitical outreach.Johannes Nugroho tarafından oluşturuldu

Duterte said her personal feelings were not related to her position as a government official after Marcos Jnr’s wife accused the vice-president of ‘hurting’ her.Sam Beltran tarafından oluşturuldu

This year’s ‘biggest ever’ Balikatan exercises kicked off as Manila took delivery of a state-of-the-art missile system from India – and had hopes for US$2.5 billion in US military aid.Raissa Robles tarafından oluşturuldu

At an election rally, the Indian prime minister called Muslims ‘infiltrators’ and accused the opposition of wanting to gather Hindus’ wealth ‘and distribute it among those who have more children’.Junaid Kathju tarafından oluşturuldu

The Mobile Cooperation Team initiative was first set up in 2017 as part of Tokyo’s efforts to train and equip the coastguards of Southeast Asian nations that felt threatened by China’s presence.Julian Ryall tarafından oluşturuldu

Henry Van Thio, who served in elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and continued in position after she was ousted by military in 2021, is stepping down for unspecified health reasons, state media reported.Associated Press tarafından oluşturuldu

From healthcare to education and rural inclusion, AI has allowed Bangladesh to make developmental leapfrogs. But for these innovations to spread, the Global South must have a seat at the table.Anir Chowdhury tarafından oluşturuldu

Manila has received its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, in a carefully timed shipment observers say is the start of a ‘clear push’ to expand military sales with Southeast Asia.Junaid Kathju tarafından oluşturuldu

Intelligence officers have been sent to investigate potential national-security threats in Cagayan, where about 4,600 Chinese students reportedly live.Jeoffrey Maitem tarafından oluşturuldu

The city state’s incoming PM inherits a currency that has risen 40 per cent against its major trading partners over the past two decades, while the economy has doubled in size and total assets under management have climbed more than eight-fold.Bloomberg tarafından oluşturuldu

India’s national weather service has forecast an abnormally hot April through June, coinciding with the country’s general election. Will polling stations and election rallies be able to beat the heat?Kaisar Andrabi tarafından oluşturuldu

The Indian prime minister’s ruling BJP has vowed to attain developed economy status within 25 years. But a host of legacy issues still need tackling.Biman Mukherji tarafından oluşturuldu

In dialling back the possibility of more US bases and dialling up a commitment to diplomacy with China, Marcos is offering a path to de-escalation. In turn, Beijing could rein in its aggressive tactics in the South China Sea and explore genuine economic cooperation.Richard Heydarian tarafından oluşturuldu

Voters backed President Mohamed Muizzu‘s tilt towards China and away from traditional benefactor India, with his party winning 66 of the first 86 seats declared on Monday.Agence France-Presse tarafından oluşturuldu

Hundreds of Pakistani women who crossed the frontier into Indian Kashmir decades ago with their ex-militant husbands now find themselves yearning for their homelands and families, but unable to leave.Junaid Kathju tarafından oluşturuldu

A newspaper group’s publication of a translated version of ‘Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters’ has raised freedom of expression concerns on both sides of Japan’s political divide.Julian Ryall tarafından oluşturuldu

Only Indian citizens can vote in India’s elections. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has still worked hard to woo the diaspora – and their endorsement has an impact.Biman Mukherji tarafından oluşturuldu

Hong Kong’s economic rebound depends, in the short term at least, on encouraging more mainland visitors, and getting them to spend more. n the longer term, to remedy the city’s housing and labour shortages, the government should develop a strategy to make use of the mainland’s resources and talent.Regina Ip tarafından oluşturuldu

The SH-60K reconnaissance helicopters carrying a total of eight crew lost contact near Torishima island, about 600km south of Tokyo.Associated Press tarafından oluşturuldu

If the government does not relent senior doctors at general hospitals will start to resign on April 25, and the healthcare system could “collapse”, Korean Medical Association says.Agence France-Presse tarafından oluşturuldu

The planned visit would have included a meeting with Prime Minister Modi and the announcement of plans for Tesla to enter the Indian market.Reuters tarafından oluşturuldu

If Lawrence Wong hopes to win over the Gen Z segment in the next general election, he needs to rule on social media, according to analysts.Kimberly Lim tarafından oluşturuldu

The US$868 million Subic-Clark railway will link the former American military bases turned commercial hubs.Bloomberg tarafından oluşturuldu