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Asia - Covers major developments across East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. Coverage includes politics, diplomacy, economic growth, trade, technology, security, public policy, environmental issues, and social change. Articles examine regional cooperation, geopolitical developments, infrastructure projects, and cross-border challenges affecting countries throughout Asia. Readers can follow important stories from across the region while gaining context on the issues shaping Asia's role in the global economy, international relations, and regional stability. Tags: Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Economic Development, International Trade, Technology Innovation, Regional Security, Human Rights, Climate Change, Energy Security, Infrastructure Development, Strategic Partnerships, Regional Cooperation
Pakistan Says Airstrikes in Afghanistan Killed 28 Militants as Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths
KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistan said Monday that its forces killed 28 militants in airstrikes inside Afghanistan, while Afghan...
China Expels Two Top Generals Over Corruption and Disloyalty Allegations
BEIJING, China - China has expelled two of its highest-ranking military officials from the Communist Party and the...
OCA President Says Politics Have Entered Asian Games After Taiwan Dispute
NAGOYA, Japan - The president of the Olympic Council of Asia said politics had already entered the Asian...
China’s Oil Strategy Helps Limit Price Shock as Iran War Disrupts Supply
BEIJING, China - China’s long-running effort to build large oil inventories is helping cushion the global market from...
Japan’s Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000 for First Time
TOKYO, Japan - Japan’s population of people aged 100 and older has surpassed 100,000 for the first time,...
Beijing Moves to Ban Drone Ownership as Capital Tightens Airspace Security
BEIJING, China - Beijing is moving to prohibit civilian drone ownership and storage throughout the Chinese capital as...
China Expands Power to Bar Citizens From Leaving Over Security and Tech Rules
BEIJING, China - China has expanded the legal circumstances under which authorities can prevent citizens from leaving the...
North Korea Showcases Missile, Artillery and Drone Firepower in New Drill
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea has conducted a joint live-fire exercise combining missiles, artillery and attack drones,...
Modi Warns BRICS Geopolitical Tensions Put Global Supply Chains at Risk
NEW DELHI, India - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned BRICS leaders Sunday that rising geopolitical tensions, supply-chain...
Philippines Ferry Fire Leaves 5 Dead and 87 Missing as Search Continues
CORON, PHILIPPINES — Philippine authorities continued a large-scale search-and-rescue operation Thursday after a passenger ferry caught fire off...
