Asia news is the most significant as it is the most densely populated continent in the world.
Asia is the world’s largest and most diverse continent with so many countries and nationalities living in one continent as neighbors before the invasions of the British, Spanish and French
Asia is one of the world’s most notable geographical regions, which is either considered a continent in its own right or a subcontinent of Eurasia, which shares the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with Africa
North Korea drops trash balloons on the South North Korea has released at least 150 balloons carrying waste into South Korea, prompting authorities to advise…
Amid the sweltering heat, several Indian states are heading to the polls. On Monday, millions of voters will cast their ballots in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, while Delhi is scheduled to vote on May 25.
Japan’s parliament has passed a new law that will allow divorced couples to share custody of their children starting in 2026.
After two decades at the helm, Lee will formally pass the baton to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday night.
At least 14 fatalities and numerous injuries have been reported in Mumbai, India, following the collapse of a massive billboard during a sudden storm on Monday.
While domestic travel thrives, international arrivals continue to lag behind. Foreigners entering China are currently at only 30% of the levels seen in 2019.
North Korea’s former propaganda chief, Kim Ki Nam, has passed away at the age of 94, according to state media reports. KCNA mentioned that he died of old age and “multiple organ dysfunction.”
The number of cases of suspected food poisoning has steadily risen each day, according to local hospital reports. The bakery sells around 1,100 bánh mì sandwiches every day, according to local authorities.
Nearly 100 schools in and around India’s capital, Delhi, had to evacuate thousands of students because they received fake bomb threats through emails.
“The general impact of climate change on the Philippines is warmer temperatures. The heat that we are experiencing, it could steadily increase in the coming days,” Mr Estareja said.
India’s general election, the largest-ever election, has begun and will take around 44 days until the polls close. To get people voting in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, companies in the city are offering a range of incentives – from free food to taxi rides.
Ten people have died following a mid-air helicopter crash during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade. One of the helicopters clipped the rotor of the other before both crashed into the ground, footage published on local media show.
A major search is underway to locate seven missing people in the Pacific Ocean after an apparent crash of two helicopters on Saturday night. At least one person was killed. Rescuers have so far recovered one body as well as two black boxes and debris but are yet to locate the others.
Nearly 60,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Guangdong, China as days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in the country’s most populous province. No casualties have been reported so far, but at least 11 people are missing.
After two years of heated debate, the lower house of the Japanese parliament has passed an amendment to the 126-year-old civil code, allowing for shared…
Security forces in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh say they have killed 29 Maoist rebels. The incident has occurred just days before the country heads to the polls. The killing took place in the Kanker area close to Bastar, a stronghold of the rebels.
Heavy rains have battered Pakistan’s southwest, with flash floods and lightning killing at least 39 people. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities say. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks.
Early in Asian trading, oil prices experienced a decline following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel during the weekend. Despite this, Brent crude, a crucial global oil price benchmark, remained lower but hovered around $90 per barrel on Monday morning.
Israeli Weapons Showcased at Singapore Airshow Amidst International Criticism At the Singapore Airshow held at the end of February this year, eleven Israeli weapons companies…
Taiwan has been struck by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years, killing at least seven and injuring at least 700. The 7.7 magnitude caused buildings to collapse, power outages and landslides on the island. The quake has sparked tsunami warnings in southern Japan and the Philippines.
Thailand’s lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage. It will next head to the Senate and then need a royal endorsement to become law. But it’s widely expected to pass by the end of 2024 and will make Thailand the only Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex unions.
Japan’s cabinet has given its nod for the export of newly developed fighter jets, a joint endeavour with the UK and Italy, signalling a departure from its longstanding pacifist stance.
On Pakistan Day the Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington for all the recent disruptions to Pakistani politics. All the discussions at the Pakistan…
The UK government is set to link cyber-attacks – in which personal details of millions of voters were accessed – to China. The attacks on the Electoral Commission took place in August 2021 but were only revealed last year.
A South Korean-flagged tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, has capsized off the west coast of Japan, leading to the rescue of at least eight sailors, while three remain missing.
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