Today’s headlines: Seoul confirms “signs of a resumption” in talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Myanmar’s president is visiting Vietnam. Tokyo is seeking a record budget for defence spending. Thai activist sentenced to two years for “lèse-majesté”. The Arbitration Tribunal rules that Delhi must implement the water treaty with Islamabad.
Today's news: Kim Keon Hee, wife of former South Korean President Yoon, has been charged with several offences, including corruption. Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi is reportedly killed in Israeli raids in Yemen. The Afghan Taliban accuse Islamabad of a drone attack that reportedly killed three children in the provinces of Nangarhar and Khost. Chinese blogger Zhang Zhan, who reported on COVID-19, remains in prison without trial a year after her second arrest.
Today's news: Kim and Putin will join Xi Jinping at the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan. After 156 hearings, the trial of Jimmy Lai has ended, with the verdict to be delivered “in good time” according to the judges. Saudi Arabia and China strengthen trade and investment co-operation. Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water. South Korea bans mobile phones in schools. The Turkey is building bunkers in the country's 81 provinces.
Today's news: In Aceh two men jailed for homosexual relations were whipped 76 times. “Peace be with you all" is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for 2026 World Peace Day. Israeli drones kill six Syrian soldiers on the outskirts of Damascus. At least 30 people died in Jammu after a landslide hit a route used by Hindu pilgrims.
Today's news: An investigation into abuse at a wildlife park linked to the Ambani family has been opened. Tear gas and water cannons were used in Jakarta against protesters demanding cuts to lawmakers’ high salaries and benefits. Despite his recent election defeat, support for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba is rising. Interim Syrian President al-Sharaa is set to address the UN General Assembly.
Today's news: Six are dead and 86 wounded in Israeli attacks in Sana'a. Despite a majority in favour of reopening Taiwan’s last nuclear power plant, referendum fails because the turnout fell short of the legal threshold. Vietnam plans to evacuate over half a million people ahead of Typhoon Kajiki. Jailed former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe is in stable conditions after he was hospitalised in intensive care.
Today's news: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kabul calls for Taliban cooperation against “Uyghur militants”. Saudi Arabia carries out the death sentence against a Shia “terrorist" arrested when he was 15. India bans all forms of online gambling. South Korea cracks down on real estate purchases by foreign individuals and companies in Seoul. The Catholic community in Nizhny Novgorod gets its Church back.
Today's news: Palestinians flee the outskirts of Gaza City, as the Israeli army begins operations, but ceasefire negotiations continue; meanwhile, Israel inks final approval for the E-1 settlement, which would make a Palestinian state impossible. India has tested a ballistic missile with a 5,000-km range. Deer reach record numbers in Nara Park in the city of Nara, but accidents are also on the rise. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan spoke to his people defending the peace agreement with Azerbaijan.
Today's headlines: Israel wants to transfer Gazans to South Sudan, Hamas “softens” demands; Diplomatic success for Moscow, but no agreement on Ukraine after Putin meets Trump in Alaska; Seoul baulks at Japanese ministers visit to the war shrine; Hundreds poisoned in Indonesian President Prabowo's free meal programme; The UN says there were “war crimes” in last March's sectarian violence against Alawites.
Today's headlines: Jimmy Lai's final hearings postponed; Pakistan announces new military unit for missile deploymen;. South Sudan denies negotiations with Israel for the relocation of Palestinians; On August 29,Thailand's Constitutional Court to rule whether to remove Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Today's headlines: India and China are ready to resume direct flights; Former South Korean first lady also in prison on various charges; Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan; World Food Programme reports rising hunger in Myanmar's Rakhine State.
Today's headlines: US extends tariffs on China for another 90 days; Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's approval rating hits an all-time low; The Arakan Army says it will not allow elections in territories under its control; Israel prevents Italian priests fighting for peace and human rights from entering the country.
Today's headlines: South Korea and Vietnam sign new economic cooperation agreement; Heavy rains leave several people missing in Japan;. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says China misinterpreted his comments on Manila's possible involvement in the Taiwan conflict; Accusations against the BJP in India after the publication of new electoral lists in Bihar.
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