Bashar al-Assad's Syria holds sham parliamentary elections, with the Baath Party firmly in control and no real opposition.
North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu defects to South Korea, highlighting growing elite exodus amid tensions
Pakistan's political crisis deepens as government seeks to ban Imran Khan's party despite court rulings
NATO's role in defending against communism and the Soviet Union, and the potential formation of a NATO-like military alliance in East Asia to counter China's influence
India's population growth poses challenges for development; political parties avoid addressing it
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