China will stage a massive military parade next month in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following the surrender of Japan, mobilising tens of thousands of ...
India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China's top diplomat and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the countries' relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed ...
U23 Australia edge Myanmar to win 2025 AFF Women’s Championship
A second-half goal from Holly Furphy sealed a 1-0 win as U23 Australia triumphed over Myanmar to claim the AFF Women’s title.
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict ...
Thailand’s Royal Family Shares Rare Health Update on Princess in 3-Year Coma
Thailand's royal family has shared a rare health update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, who has been in a coma since December 2022.
Extradition highlights China-Thailand judicial ties
The ministry said Li's extradition reflects deepened law enforcement and judicial cooperation between China and Thailand, as well as strengthened mutual trust. It also demonstrates Chinese police's ...
Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash
A traffic accident in western Afghanistan has killed 73 people, including 17 children, most of whom were on a bus carrying Afghan migrants deported from Iran, a Taliban official confirmed to the BBC.
Japan’s July exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify
Japan's exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the impact of U.S. tariffs intensified, raising concerns about the outlook for the ...
Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates
A Japanese convenience store chain has suspended the sale of rice balls, or onigiri, and other deli items at 1,600 stores after it found that staff had faked their expiry dates.