The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies of ongoing U.S. commitment, even as he tempered previous remarks labeling China as a threat. Addressing dignitaries, diplomats, and top security officials at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth stressed the region’s significance for U.S. security and prosperity. The focus, he said, is to maintain […]
A case involving a Chinese-born woman in Taiwan has sparked intense discussion about maintaining the island’s democracy while managing fears of foreign influence. This woman, Hsu Chun-ying, has stood out among many Chinese migrants due to her political involvement. Hsu, who had ambitions to join Taiwan’s legislature, is currently in jail facing charges of infiltration. […]
Myanmar’s new president, Min Aung Hlaing, is making his first international trip as president to India. This visit, lasting from Saturday to Wednesday, involves meetings with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian business leaders. He will also meet with India’s President Droupadi Murmu. The journey follows Aung Hlaing’s controversial election to the presidency in […]
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has introduced new visa regulations in Japan, impacting foreign business owners in the country. For three years, Mahendra Dharmapriya, a Sri Lankan restaurateur, shared the aromas of his homeland with his neighborhood in rural Japan. His restaurant, filled with creamy lentils, fish curry, egg hoppers, and black tea with ginger, had […]
On October 31, 2022, a notable development occurred in the South China Sea. The Chinese Coast Guard ship 5205, renowned for its size, embarked on a mission. It left the port of Sanya and started patrolling the contested northern Spratly Islands. This initial movement gained significant attention when, months later, it navigated close to areas […]
At least 23 individuals lost their lives and approximately 70 sustained injuries due to a severe attack on a passenger train in Pakistan, as per The Associated Press. Details of the Attack On Sunday morning, a suicide bomber’s assault rocked Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province. The explosion occurred when a vehicle filled […]
On Tuesday, North Korea launched a series of projectiles, including short-range missiles, toward its western seas. This information was provided by the South Korean military. These ballistic missiles were fired around 1 p.m. local time from Chongju, located in the province of North Pyongan, a coastal area in North Korea. The missiles traveled around 50 […]
Thousands of Russians who left their homeland following the 2022 Ukraine invasion have established a community in Phuket, Thailand. This community has an uncertain future, with a sense of transience surrounding their lives. Among these individuals is Ekaterina Mittsel. As she waits to pick up her daughter from school in Thailand’s heat, she reflects on […]
Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand are urgently working to reach seven individuals trapped in a cave in central Laos. Last week, villagers from Xaisomboun province entered the cave in search of gold on May 19. However, severe rainfall led to flash floods, blocking their exit. Bounkham Luanglath, head of Laos’ Rescue Volunteer for People, […]
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 3:03 AM EDT / CBS/AP Seoul, South Korea — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military. This event is the latest in a series of military actions by North Korea this year. The missile, fired from […]