Asia Pacific

The Scottish swimmer won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, along with two Olympic silver medals and three world titles. His family released a statement...

Against the backdrop of a historic third consecutive term for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the specter of heightened parliamentary scrutiny looms large, casting a pall of uncertainty over...

Both Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara later this month. The Turkish presidency said on...

According to reports from the Palestinian health ministry and the Red Crescent, Israeli troops shot and killed one Palestinian and injured at least four others, including two who are in...

Two prominent members of Singapore's major opposition party have resigned after coming out about an improper connection, the latest controversy to rock a country that is usually free of political...

Taiwan's Vice President William Lai, a 2024 presidential candidate, disclosed intentions to stop in the US on his way to Paraguay next month, angering Chinese officials. Lai announced his US...

A severe typhoon hit southern China and Vietnam, causing flood warnings and hundreds of airline and train cancellations. Tens of thousands of people evacuated their homes. The fourth typhoon of...

Australia is sending 70 more military vehicles to Ukraine as part of its current military aid package for the nation. Australia is one of the largest non-NATO suppliers to Ukraine....

Four Thai individuals were prosecuted under Malaysia's anti-trafficking legislation for mass graves and refugee transit camps uncovered eight years ago in a steep forest along the Thai-Malaysian border. According to...

The National Investment Commission of Iraq and three Qatari businesses have reached an agreement to build projects in Iraq with a total value of $9.5 billion. These projects will include...