Australia seeks to reassure Asean after AUKUS gambit
Canberra tells the regional alliance that AUKUS is not a defence alliance of pact.
Tougher EU airport slot rules trigger Asia retaliation threat
Authorities controlling slots at major Asian airports are ready to slap similar 'use it or lose it' conditions on European carriers flying to Asia's cities.
AUKUS pact puts Indonesia in tight spot
Indonesia could be caught in the middle of an arms race between Western allies and China.
N. Korean long-range missile tests probably failed
The missiles probably crashed and failed to reach their target, sources say.
SCO should not abandon Afghanistan
PM Imran Khan warns that failure to stabilise Afghanistan may destabilise region.
Trilateral nuclear submarine pact reflects Cold War mentality, says China
The agreement will allow Australia to build a fleet of nuclear powered submarines with US and UK technology.
China officially applies to join CPTPP
China has submitted a letter to New Zealand to formally apply for membership to the partnership.
Taiwan plans $11.6 billion boost in arms spending, warning of ‘severe threat’
Spending, which will include new missiles, follows "severe threat" from mainland China.
Myanmar’s Junta wanted spy gear on network, says Telenor
Norwegian firm hopes to sell Telenor Myanmar, says it has become difficult to operate in country.
SAARC meet on UN assembly sidelines uncertain after Afghan regime change
Experts say onus is on Nepal to take initiatives for holding the meeting as the SAARC chair.