Chinese President Xi meets with Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam
During the meeting, the president heard a report from Lam on Hong Kong's current situation and the HKSAR government's work.
Tiananmen massacre statue barricaded at Hong Kong university
The dispute over the Pillar of Shame comes as Hong Kong authorities crack down on political dissent in the city.
British parliament expresses alarm at abuses in Indian-occupied Kashmir
As many as 28 MPs of the British Parliament have written a joint letter to the Indian High Commission.
Cambodia, Vietnam to step up defence, security co-op
Both sides will also accelerate discussions towards mutual recognition of vaccine passports for citizens of both countries to travel.
Japan Coast Guard’s sinking of spy ship shed light on N. Korea’s activities
Dec 22 marks 20 years since the sinking of a North Korean spy ship off Amami Oshima, after a shootout with Japan Coast Guard patrol boats.
Lick it up: Japan professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen
The device uses a carousel of 10 flavour canisters that spray in combination to create the taste of a particular food.
Japan to allocate ¥20 billion as part of ‘sympathy budget’ for US troops
The government will submit a bill to approve the agreement to the Diet session to be convened in January.
Ending the Korean War: Risky gambit, with little chance of payoff
A premature declaration would have adverse security ramifications for alliance strength, UNC status.
Joining Afghan war not made in public interest but for dollars: Pakistan PM
He also said that Pakistan would continue to provide assistance to Afghanistan in these difficult times.
Sanctions on Myanmar necessary: Bangladesh foreign minister
He also floated the idea of forming a coalition willing to address the Rohingya refugee problem.