Philippines Political Crisis Deepens as Sara Duterte Faces New Legal Pressure
MANILA — The political confrontation between Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration has intensified after...
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South Korea’s Jeju Coral Gardens Face New Collapse Threat as Ocean Temperatures Rise
JEJU, South Korea — Scientists and local divers are raising fresh concerns over the health of South Korea’s distinctive soft-coral...
Japan’s Foreign Reserves Suffer Record Drop After Massive Yen Intervention
TOKYO — Japan’s foreign-exchange reserves recorded their largest monthly decline ever in August after authorities launched an unprecedented campaign to...
Thailand Inflation Accelerates to 2.53% as Fuel and Food Costs Rise
BANGKOK — Thailand’s inflation rate accelerated sharply in August, moving above market expectations as higher fuel and food-related costs put...
Japan Rate Hike Bets Rise as PM Adviser Predicts Bank of Japan Move in September
Expectations of a Bank of Japan interest-rate increase this month have strengthened after an economic adviser to Prime Minister Sanae...
Nepal Flood Rescue Efforts Continue as Survivors Found 10 Days After Catastrophic Disaster
KATHMANDU — Nepal is continuing an enormous search and recovery operation after devastating floods and mudslides swept through Himalayan communities,...
China Mudslide Death Toll Rises to Three as Typhoon Saudel Triggers Torrential Rain
BEIJING — The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three, while nine people remain missing...
Philippines Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
The Philippines has warned that China could use changes in U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to strengthen its...
Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak Accelerates as Record Daily Hospitalisations Put Health System Under Pressure
Bangladesh is facing a rapidly worsening dengue outbreak, with the latest health data showing an unprecedented daily surge in hospital...
Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak Accelerates as Record Daily Hospitalisations Put Health System Under Pressure
Bangladesh is facing a rapidly worsening dengue outbreak, with the latest health data showing an unprecedented daily surge in hospital...
Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak Accelerates as Record Daily Hospitalisations Put Health System Under Pressure
Bangladesh is facing a rapidly worsening dengue outbreak, with the latest health data showing an unprecedented daily surge in hospital...
North Korea Commissions Second Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Amid New U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missile systems, signaling a further expansion of the country's...
China-Nepal Border Disaster: Rescuers Recover More Bodies as Search Continues at Destroyed Gyirong Port
GYIRONG, China — September 6, 2026: Rescue teams are continuing an intensive search at the China-Nepal border after a massive...
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights as Volcanic Ash Spreads Across Indonesia
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, September 6, triggering widespread disruption to air travel after volcanic ash...
South Korea: Government Faces Fresh Debate Over Prosecutorial Reform
South Korea is facing renewed political debate over the future structure of its prosecution system, with calls emerging for a...
Indonesia: Banyuwangi Declares Emergency Over Ijen Forest Fire
Authorities in Indonesia's East Java province have declared a 14-day emergency following a forest and land fire in the Ijen...
Japan and Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation Against Online Scams and Expand Strategic Partnership
TOKYO, September 4, 2026 — Japan and Cambodia have agreed to deepen cooperation on online scam prevention and strengthen their...
South Korea Expands Research Support for 55,000 Science and Engineering Graduate Students
South Korea is expanding government support for science and engineering graduate students as part of a broader effort to strengthen...
South Korea Sends Emergency Relief Team to Nepal After Devastating Floods
South Korea has dispatched a 44-member disaster relief team to Nepal to support emergency search-and-rescue and recovery operations following severe...
China Calls for Deeper SCO Cooperation on AI, Trade and Regional Security
China has called for stronger cooperation among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with President Xi Jinping urging the...
Malaysia Raises Small-Business Financing to RM6 Billion as New Support Measures Take Effect
Malaysia has expanded financial support for small businesses, traders and home-based entrepreneurs as the government introduces a new package of...
Thailand Approves Four Immediate Priorities Focused on Economy, Security and Disaster Protection
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a package of four immediate priority measures covering economic development, social services, security and disaster management,...
Philippines Strengthens Flood Response as Marcos Orders Faster Aid for Affected Communities
The Philippine government has stepped up its response to widespread flooding, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directing government agencies...
Vietnam Introduces Major New Policies as Digital Governance and Economic Reforms Take Effect
Vietnam has introduced a series of important policies from September 2026, strengthening digital governance, improving public services and tightening regulations...
Brazil and India Strengthen Trade Ties as Bilateral Commerce Surges 32.9%
Brazil and India are moving toward stronger commercial cooperation after bilateral trade reached US$10.1 billion during the first seven months...
Kim Jong Un Reshuffles North Korea’s Military Leadership as Pyongyang Accelerates Defence Modernisation
Seoul, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has carried out a significant reshuffle of the country's senior military leadership, appointing...
Xi Jinping Orders All-Out Rescue After Deadly Mudslide Hits China-Nepal Border
Beijing, August 26, 2026: Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out search and rescue operation after a major mudslide...
Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border, Hundreds Missing
Kathmandu, August 26, 2026: A sudden and destructive flash flood struck Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on...
India and China Renew Focus on Border Peace as Both Sides Seek Better Bilateral Relations
India and China have once again placed border stability at the center of their diplomatic engagement, with the two countries...
Asian Markets Cautious Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report as Oil Prices Rise
Sydney — Financial markets across the Asia-Pacific region traded cautiously on Friday as investors awaited a key U.S. employment report...
Typhoon Dolphin Triggers Mass Evacuations and Flight Disruptions Across Southwestern Japan
Tokyo, Japan — Hundreds of thousands of residents across southwestern Japan have been instructed to evacuate as Typhoon Dolphin approaches...
Thailand School Shooting: Tragedy Shocks Nation as Authorities Investigate Deadly Campus Attack
Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand was shaken by reports of a suspected school shooting on Friday after a student allegedly opened...
Regional Development Gaps Across South and Southeast Asia Highlight Continuing Human Development Challenges
Economic growth has transformed much of South and Southeast Asia over the past several decades, improving living standards for millions...
How Is It Like Living Near the North Korea Border? Everyday Life, Challenges, and Unforgettable Experiences
Living near the border of North Korea is unlike living anywhere else in the world. Whether on the South Korean...
Taiwan’s Cooking Oil Controversy Sparks Public Outcry as Opposition Demands Accountability
Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Taipei's Ketagalan Boulevard in a powerful display of public concern over a controversial cooking oil...
Taiwan Highlights Indigenous Heritage as a Pillar of Cultural Identity and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
July 25, 2026: Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of its Indigenous communities, describing...
ASEAN Faces Dual Crises as Middle East Conflict Deepens and Regional Security Tensions Rise
By HIT AND HOT NEWS | International Affairs | Analysis The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) once again finds...
