Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional interests.
Modi faces growing criticism from Hindu nationalists who accuse him of not doing enough to establish a Hindu nation
Rising tensions in Gaza trigger complex responses from Jordan, a key regional player with close ties to Israel and the US, as it navigates public outrage and its own constraints
PM Modi's visit to Russia cements India's balanced ties amid West-Russia tensions
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election, pledging change despite challenges.
Armenia recognizes Palestine, straining ties with Israel amid shared history and complex relations.
Singapore to recognize Palestine if effective government formed, denounces terrorism and accepts Israel's right to exist
SCO summit tests China-Russia partnership amid bipolarization in Asia
Cambodian court jails 10 Mother Nature activists for 6-8 years in blow to civil society.
Russia's economy stays afloat despite sanctions, thanks to trade with China, India, Iran, and allies via North-South corridor.
Myanmar military's financial ties with Thailand revealed in UN report, as junta adapts to sanctions
Low voter turnout in Iran's presidential election as reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili head to runoff.
Mongolian ruling party wins reduced majority amid public anger over corruption and economy.
Tensions between India and Canada over Sikh extremism and immigration issues have strained diplomatic ties.
Tokyo governor race: Koike and Renho vie for city's top job amid demographic crisis
Vietnam's policy of non-alignment causes confusion, especially after recent receptions of Putin and ongoing Russia ties
Kazakhstan's politics closely aligned with Russia, despite attempts to improve international image. Targeting critics, including opposition figure Aydos Sadykov, raises concerns about democratic practices and potential sanctions.
Israel's border with Lebanon poses a heavy risk due to the presence of the Palestinian population and the terrorist organization Hezbollah, leading to a possible escalation of war between Israel and Lebanon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for a summit with Kim Jong-un, marking his first visit to the country since 2000. The meeting aims to deepen their relationship, which has strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet, strengthening his control over the conflict in Gaza and Hezbollah.
