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: 600 days since 7 October 2023 – protests in Israel and chaos over aid distribution in Gaza. In India, a clash between the government and Chinese manufacturers over CCTV cameras. In Pakistan, passwords for 184 million internet accounts stolen. In Japan, new law in force to curb bizarre kanji name combinations.
Today’s news : Dozens more killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza as settlers march through central Jerusalem to mark the anniversary of its “unification”; Record turnout among overseas voters in South Korea’s presidential elections; A weak yen causes Japan to lose its status as the world’s largest creditor nation; In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s first centre to support mothers and children opens.
Today’s Headlines: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation collapses before it even begins, as Israel declares its intention to "control" 75% of the Strip. China opposes Australia’s plans to retake control of Darwin Port. Pakistan allocates 2,000 megawatts of energy for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres. The monsoon has arrived in Kerala a week early.
Today's news: new wave of Covid-19 in Asia, cases in Thailand, Singapore, India, and Hong Kong. Maoist leader killed in Chhattisgarh; Indian government pledges to end insurgency by 2026. Torrential rains and landslides in southern China: 4 dead, 17 missing. Gaza: at least 85 killed by Israel since yesterday; Borrell (EU): “Half the bombs are European-made.”
Today’s Headlines: In China, five dead and several missing due to record rainfall in southern provinces. In Indonesia, 19 missing and one confirmed dead after a landslide at a mine in the Arfak mountains; highest alert issued for the Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano. In India, a YouTuber has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. In Singapore, an actor has been sentenced to 40 months for sexually abusing a minor.
Today's headlines: Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea; Ceasefire between India and Pakistan holds; Malaysia’s economy slows down; Multiple arrests in Thailand linked to building collapse during earthquake.
Today's news: Dozens dead after two days of Israeli bombing in the Gaza Strip. Indonesia plans to send “unruly adults” for military training. The Philippines and Germany sign a defence cooperation agreement. Military operation in the Indian state of Manipur against suspected militants from Myanmar. APEC warns of the risks tariffs pose to economic growth.
Today’s Headlines: India denies trade concessions to the United States in the mediation of a ceasefire with Pakistan; China and Cambodia begin joint military exercises today; More and more young Chinese are spending time in rural "retreat homes;" Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visits Russia.
Today's news: Former Philippine President Duterte elected mayor of Davao despite being held in The Hague; Prime Minister Modi gives first public address after clashes with Pakistan; Australia to pursue rare earth trade deals with Indonesia; US President Donald Trump arrives in the Gulf after suspending tariffs with China.
Today's news: Hamas announces it will release an Israeli-American hostage; In South Korea, the presidential election campaign begins ahead of the 3 June vote; The ceasefire between India and Pakistan holds, with both sides now facing decisions about their next moves; The Taliban ban chess and dismiss hundreds of university professors.
In Bangladesh, thousands of people are calling for the Awami League to be banned. For the first time since he took power, General Min Aung Hlaing met Chinese President Xi Jinping. In Japan, laws to counter isolation have not yet taken effect. Kazakh students who protested in favour of Palestine have had their student visas cancelled.
Today's news highlights: In tariff negotiations with Beijing, President Trump wants to raise the “case” of Jimmy Lai; Human rights groups appeal to Riyadh for the release of an activist in solitary confinement since February; Afghanistan is becoming a “strategic corridor” linking Central and South Asia; Despite the ceasefire, Myanmar’s junta continues air raids, destroying a hospital in Bago; In Nepal, pro-monarchy groups unite to push for the return of the king.
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