China undertakes combat drills around Taiwan
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said in a statement that the command has deployed its ground, naval, air, rocket and other forces from multiple directions as part of the operation.
$215.96 million new Pokhara airport in Nepal sees first passenger flight
On Monday, Himalaya Airlines’ 144-seater Airbus A319 landed in Pokhara from Lhasa with 107 passengers.
South Korean spy agency tally of North Koreans killed or injured in Ukraine war rises over 4,000
According to what the National Assembly's intelligence committee has learned from its Ukrainian counterpart, North Korean troops were also instructed to take themselves out with a…
Japanese, U.S. Defence Ministers agree to boost coordination through upgrading of U.S. forces in Japan
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States was placing more importance on allies, stating, “America first does not mean America alone.”
Chinese contractor of quake-hit building that collapsed in Bangkok under scrutiny
The building has drawn attention for being the only one in the metropolis to entirely collapse, triggering online anger and questions in Thai national media over the building’s…
Bangladesh hails China as ‘great friend’
In recent years, the economic and trade cooperation between China and Bangladesh has achieved a high level of development. China has been Bangladesh's largest trading partner for…
Vietnam, US eye deeper bilateral relations
Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised Vietnam's commitment to encouraging the import of US products that Vietnam needs, particularly farm produce, liquefied natural gas, and…
Philippine ex-president Duterte counsel’s arguments have ‘little weight’ – ICC-accredited lawyer
Meanwhile, Mr. Duterte’s lawyer Nicholas Kaufman argued that the ICC cannot exercise jurisdiction as the 80-year-old former president was “kidnapped,” echoing the sentiments…
Parties accuse Nepal’s ex-king of plotting against the republic
Maoist Centre calls for leaders defending the new constitution to correct past mistakes and unite.
Indonesia President Prabowo holds first Idul Fitri open house at Palace for officials, public
The Idul Fitri gathering, usually referred to as an “open house”, began at 9 a.m. and was held after the President’s Idul Fitri prayers at the Istiqlal Mosque, which he…