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.
The upcoming Iranian presidential election is expected to maintain the regime's priorities of continuity and stability, with the likely winner being Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, a conservative candidate favored by the military and the supreme leader's office.
China's new trespass law in the South China Sea allows detention of foreigners for up to 60 days without trial, escalating tensions with neighboring countries like the Philippines, which has stepped up patrols in response.
Central Asia's mineral wealth attracts global powers; South Korea's "K-Silk Road" aims to tap it.
India's general election results show a surprising dip in support for Narendra Modi's BJP, with some attributing the decline to a rift between the BJP and its parent organization, the RSS.
The proposed hostage deal with Hamas, which Israel hopes will end the conflict, faces opposition from far-right allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The "Balloon War" between North and South Korea escalates as both sides use balloons to spread propaganda and trash, heightening tensions and straining relations.