Cyprus sets next steps with Central Asian states, foreign minister says
Cyprus has already mapped out its next steps with Central Asian countries following a regional tour, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in an interview published Sunday. Speaking to the newspaper…
At Least 55 Killed in Explosion at Myanmar Explosives Depot
At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured when an explosives warehouse blew up in the village of Kaungtup in northern Myanmar, according to reports from the BBC and…
China Eastern launches direct Wuhan–Vientiane route
A China Eastern Airlines flight carrying more than 140 passengers left Wuhan late Friday for Vientiane, marking the first direct route between central China’s Hubei Province and the Lao capital.…
Asia set to remain key driver of global growth in 2026, Asia House report says
Asian economies are expected to post strong growth in 2026 and continue serving as a major engine of global expansion despite geopolitical tensions and wider economic uncertainty, according to a…
Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?
David S G Goodman, University of Sydney Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli – would…
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the city of Yasugi in Japan’s western Shimane region, Reuters reported, citing Japan’s National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED). Yasugi, located…
China’s five green economy challenges in 2026
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing is doubling…
Kim Jong Un Visits Submarine Yard, Oversees Missile Test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a submarine shipyard on Christmas Eve, inspecting construction of a nuclear‑powered submarine and observing tests of what state media described as a “new…
Erdoğan says Turkey among 10 nations able to build its own warships
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Saturday that Turkey is one of only 10 countries capable of developing and launching its own warships, adding that Ankara aims to rank among the…
Hong Kong ranked global leader in AI preparedness, UNCTAD report shows
Hong Kong is among the world’s leading regions in artificial intelligence preparedness, according to a new UN Trade and Development report. The 2025 Technology and Innovation Report assessed more than…