Asia

Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say

The UN agencies said the trawler carrying around 250 men, women, and children reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.

|ByREUTERS
Soldiers of the Shan State Army (SSA) march in formation during a military parade celebrating the 79th Shan State National Day at Loi Tai Leng, the Restoration Council of Shan State's (RCSS) headquarters, in Shan State, Myanmar, February 7, 2026.
Incense burner found in Pompeii, containing residue of local plants and imported resin, April 7, 2026.

Ashes of Pompeii: New study confirms ancient city's role within Rome’s global trade route

Remnants of a “grape-derived product” was also found within one of the burners, the study noted, consistent with literary and artistic depictions of wine being used for ritual purpose in Rome.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
People hold signs featuring images of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, during a protest against the Iranian government, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in front of the Iranian embassy in London, Britain, April 4, 2026.

Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran

Protesters sent a unified message to Washington, urging policymakers not to reach agreements with Tehran and instead to “stay the course” in confronting the regime.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative image of a town in Central Asia.

Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion

Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.

|ByZULFIYA SULEIMENOVA

India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength

India evacuates 50,000 people as Cyclone Montha intensifies, threatening heavy rain and strong winds.

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
A farmer casts a net to catch fresh live shrimps on a shrimp farm in Ganapavaram village of Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh, India, April 11, 2025.

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

China sent bombers near Taiwan in a show of force days before the Trump-Xi summit, drawing condemnation from Taipei as intimidation.

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
A H-6K bomber flies over Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks

Ambassadors and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered Sunday at Kibbutz Be’eri for a memorial honoring foreign workers who were killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Participants at a gathering of Asia-Pacific envoys at Kibbutz Be'eri to honor foreign workers slain in October 7 attacks, Oct. 26, 2025

Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to its people, not to China - opinion

Taiwan is committed to safeguarding the peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Strait,and this is the shared interest for everyone who wants to live in peace and prosperity. 

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByCHEN-WEI KU
Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of Saturday's vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

Thailand and Cambodia signed a strengthened ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by US President Donald Trump.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts as Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet switch seats, during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand, October 26, 2025.

Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

Takaichi takes over when Japanese politics appears more fractured than at almost any other time in recent memory, and aims to tackle immigration and defense.

OCTOBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses during a photo session with members of her cabinet at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan on October 21, 2025.

From reactive to strategic: Israel in a new geopolitical arena

Israel stands at a geopolitical crossroads, facing new threats and unprecedented opportunities.

OCTOBER 9, 2025ByCOLONEL (RET.) ADI BERSHADSKY
An illustration of the Israel flag over computer code.

The US–Japan–South Korea Trilateral: Resilience under Trump 2.0

If America’s closest allies in Northeast Asia cannot be certain of Washington’s commitment, then allies elsewhere including Israel must draw their own conclusions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByLAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
National flags of South Korea, USA and Japan

Airline announces bold move for winter – with a surprising destination

Arkia reveals its winter 2025-26 schedule with 25 destinations and 250+ weekly flights, including new ones in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Lisbon, with convenient times and ski flights.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Grenoble, France

'New world order' awaits results of China-India rapprochement - analysis

This meeting potentially shifted international dynamics between the non-Western superpowers.

AUGUST 31, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Defense ministers from across the world, applaud following a group photo, before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, Shandong province, China June 26, 2025.