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South Korean President Lee asks China to play mediator role in North Korea diplomacy

President Lee Jae-myung confirmed that the request was made during extensive discussions in Beijing focused on regional stability and ways to ease enduring tensions over North…

  • Published: January 8, 20268:25 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Survey: Filipinos trust US most to help protect West Philippine Sea

Meanwhile, the survey showed only 11 percent of Filipinos believed the Marcos administration should work with China to resolve the tension.

  • Published: January 7, 202611:45 am
  • Author Jason Sigales
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Procurement of JF-17 aircraft comes under discussion during meeting between Pakistani air chief, Bangladeshi counterpart

The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during two military conflicts with India in 2019…

  • Published: January 7, 202611:37 am
  • Author Dawn
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Regime change redux: Dawn

The sovereignty of every nation must be respected, regardless of which political system they employ. If this simple principle cannot be honoured in practice, the international…

  • Published: January 7, 202610:50 am
  • Author Dawn
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Burmese leader meets Philippine top diplomat and ASEAN chair’s special envoy on Myanmar

Discussed during the meeting were the ongoing elections in Myanmar and the conditions for the country to continue to enhance cooperation within ASEAN.

  • Published: January 7, 202610:45 am
  • Author Eleven Media
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Cooler head means warmer China-South Korea ties

Noteworthy is the rational and pragmatic shift in South Korea's approach to China. President Lee Jae-myung regards China-ROK relations as "inseparable and destined," anchoring…

  • Published: January 7, 202610:33 am
  • Author Da Zhigang
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China considering tightening exports of certain rare earths to Japan

The move is in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent 'erroneous remarks' on Taiwan and her continued refusal to retract them, a source familiar with the…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:57 am
  • Author Wang Keju
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Thailand seeks Cambodian explanation after cross-border gunfire

Although Cambodia has reportedly described the incident as an unintentional accident, Thailand insists on a formal explanation due to an injured Thai soldier and to maintain…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:55 am
  • Author The Nation
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Pakistani military says Afghans involved in major terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2025

A military spokesperson said that Pakistan's law enforcement agencies conducted a total of 75,175 intelligence-based operations in 2025. He added that 5,397 terror incidents took…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:45 am
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Growing unease in Asia-Pacific as US strike on Venezuela challenges rules-based order

Asian nations are concerned that the US strike on Venezuela undermines the rules-based international order. Some leaders and analysts criticised the recent US action, warning it…

  • Published: January 7, 20268:34 am
  • Author Mara Cepeda

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