China is emphasizing its willingness to negotiate as increased tariffs on exports to the United States may soon become a reality.
How China is reacting to Trump amid tariff threats, TikTok bans
Beijing was steeling itself for a first-week assault from Donald Trump. That hasn’t happened — yet — so Chinese leaders are making nice and hoping to cut a deal.
Thailand becomes 1st SE Asian nation to allow same-sex marriage, netizens cheer while bashing USA’s ‘anti-LGBTQ+ policy’
Thailand has made history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples wed on the first day. This comes amid criticism of the US’s anti-LGBTQ+ stance under President Trump,
Ships with missile propellant ingredient set to sail from China to Iran, FT reports
Two Iranian cargo vessels carrying an ingredient for missile propellant will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing intelligence from security ...
Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, wound 12 others deployed to secure a UN project in the southern Philippines
Gunmen have killed two soldiers and wounded 12 others who were deployed to secure a U.N. livelihood project in the southern Philippines.
Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate
The Philippines has signalled a softened stance towards an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into thousands of killings in a "war on drugs", a probe activists hope will see popular ...
Exclusive: US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
The U.S. military has moved its Typhon launchers - which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres - from Laoag airfield in the Philippines to another location on the island of ...
Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment
Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, in an effort to prevent intelligence from leaking to ...
Embrace spiritualism on Japan’s sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend ...
Pakistan ISI chief in Bangladesh: Should India be concerned?
Pakistan’s ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik is in Dhaka, signalling an advancement in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties. This rapprochement comes amid Sheikh Hasina’s ousting and raises concerns over ...